homebound

[ hohm-bound ]

/ ˈhoʊmˈbaʊnd /

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adjective

going home: homebound commuters.

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Origin of homebound

First recorded in 1880–85; home + bound⁴

homebound²

[ hohm-bound ]

/ ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd /

adjective

confined to one's home, especially because of illness.

First recorded in 1880–85; home + bound¹

Yes, it’s that time of year again, even if we’re still homebound, cold and coronavirus-watching.
The Nationals, like the rest of us, want to forget about 2020. That might be pretty smart.|Thomas M. Boswell|February 10, 2021|Washington Post
Indeed, sales, rescues and adoptions of dogs and other pets have surged in recent months, as even those who have never owned a dog before seek out pawed and furry friends to stave off isolation, loneliness and homebound tedium.
A ‘money pit’ dog, an ailing owner and one big question|Diane Cole|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
Spending saw big increases pretty much across the board in 2020, as a homebound populace sought comfort and distraction in gaming.
Video game spending increased 27% in 2020|Brian Heater|January 15, 2021|TechCrunch
Much of Amazon’s performance is due to homebound Americans turning to the e-commerce giant to order products they would have otherwise purchased at retail outlets shut down by the pandemic.
World’s richest men added billions to their fortunes last year as others struggled|Christopher Ingraham|January 1, 2021|Washington Post

So they’ve pivoted accordingly, moving online and guiding the curious and homebound on virtual tours via the internet.
Your Guide for When Travel Returns|Daniel Malloy|December 27, 2020|Ozy
Despite being homebound, a few have become self-appointed war correspondents.
Five Young Palestinians on What It’s Like to Live and Die in Gaza|Dean Obeidallah|July 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sadly this translates into many disabled Palestinian children remaining homebound.
Chris Christie Dares to Speak the Truth About Palestinians|Dean Obeidallah|March 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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 BEAST
While 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 BEAST
The homebound father of three now believes that escalation is all but inevitable.
Militia Targets Democrats|John Avlon|March 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST