homebound

1 of 2

adjective (1)

home·​bound ˈhōm-ˌbau̇nd 

: going homeward : bound for home

homebound travelers

homebound

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: confined to the home

Examples of homebound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Meals on Wheels works with the county to pair meal delivery with regular check-ins for homebound older adults. —Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026

Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors. —Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

The program not only provides nutrition for homebound seniors but helps mitigate elderly isolation and food insecurity, serves as a safety check and helps seniors stay independent in their homes. —Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026

Founded in 1989, Project Angel Food provides free, nutritious food to over 5,000 homebound individuals. —Staff Report, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

home entry 1 + bound entry 3

Adjective (2)

home entry 1 + bound entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1598, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homebound

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound

Kids Definition

homebound

1 of 2 adjective

home·​bound ˈhōm-ˌbau̇nd 

: going or heading for home

homebound travelers

homebound

2 of 2 adjective

: confined to the home

was homebound with a broken foot