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

On the other hand, some experts have said AI chatbots have potential benefits, such as companionship for people who are extremely lonely and isolated as well as for seniors and people who are homebound by health problems. —Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025

At my library, federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds help support digital literacy training, homebound delivery services, and access to job-seeking resources for people who might not otherwise have a place to turn. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 July 2025

Bill became homebound during the pandemic, and never leaves the house. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 May 2025

Cannon worked at a Pizza Hut directly next door to the pub and was walking on the side of a road, homebound with food in her hands, when Przygoda struck her, police said. —Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025

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