homebound
1[ hohm-bound ]
/ ˈhoʊmˈbaʊnd /
adjective
going home: homebound commuters.
Words nearby homebound
home-made, home-school, home-schooler, homebirth, homebody, homebound, homeboy, homebred, homebuilder, homebuilding, homebuyer
Definition for homebound (2 of 2)
homebound2
[ hohm-bound ]
/ ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd /
adjective
confined to one's home, especially because of illness.
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Examples from the Web for homebound
The dual-eligibles include millions of low-income seniors, elderly nursing home patients, and homebound disabled people.
It Isn’t Just Medicare: Don’t Forget Paul Ryan’s Vision for Medicaid|Harold Pollack|August 21, 2012|DAILY BEASTWhile the Christian world is homebound and egg-nogged, you and yours can find the fresh powder.
Matisyahu’s 10 Things to Help a Jew Get Through Christmas Season|Matisyahu|December 19, 2011|DAILY BEASTThe homebound father of three now believes that escalation is all but inevitable.
Medical definitions for homebound
homebound
[ hōm′bound′ ]
adj.
Restricted or confined to home, as of an invalid.
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