homebound
1[ hohm-bound ]
/ ˈhoʊmˈbaʊnd /
adjective
going home: homebound commuters.
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Definition for homebound (2 of 2)
homebound2
[ hohm-bound ]
/ ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd /
adjective
confined to one's home, especially because of illness.
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Example sentences from the Web for homebound
The dual-eligibles include millions of low-income seniors, elderly nursing home patients, and homebound disabled people.
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Medical definitions for homebound
homebound
[ hōm′bound′ ]
adj.
Restricted or confined to home, as of an invalid.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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