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Definition of chairbound

chairbound

/ˈtʃɛərbaʊnd/
chair · bound
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• adjective

1

Confined to a chair or wheelchair due to physical disability, illness, or advanced age.

Example

"After her hip surgery, the elderly patient remained temporarily chairbound while she completed physical therapy."

2

Characterized by or required to spend long periods sitting in a chair, especially due to the nature of one's work or lifestyle.

Example

"Doctors recommend regular stretching and walking breaks for chairbound office workers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to disability, terms like 'chairbound' or 'wheelchair-bound' are often discouraged in modern disability etiquette because they frame mobility aids as confining rather than enabling; neutral phrases such as 'wheelchair user' are generally preferred.

• Rhymes for chairbound

• Nearby Words

chainsmoker
chair
chairback
chairbound
chairlady
chairlift
chairmaker

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chairbound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chairbound
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