housebound
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of housebound
Example Sentences
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The series quickly found a following among budget-conscious cooks, and became even more popular during the pandemic when the housebound masses had few options besides cooking at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
In addition to the migraines, Chesson developed heart arrhythmias and severe sensitivity to lights, sound and everyday chemicals that have kept her largely housebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
Mr Taylor said losing his mobility had turned his life "upside down" as he is unable to work and is "nigh-on housebound."
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025
There have been times he's been too anxious to do that and we were housebound but at the moment he's doing OK.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
Celia wrote her first letter to Gustavo Sierra de Armas upon the insistence of Jorge del Pino, who came courting during her housebound exile.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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