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Definition of housebound

housebound

/ˈhaʊs.baʊnd/
house · bound
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• adjective

1

Unable to leave one's home, typically due to illness, physical disability, old age, or severe weather.

Example

"The community volunteers deliver groceries and warm meals to elderly neighbors who are housebound."

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• Nearby Words

house sparrow
house wren
houseboat
housebound
houseboy
housebreak
housebreaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of 'house' (from Old English 'hus', meaning dwelling) and 'bound', the past participle of 'bind' (from Old English 'bindan', meaning to tie or confine).

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