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

Outreach will begin at the high-rises in Pawtucket, where many homebound and elderly residents live. — Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 10 Aug. 2026

After all, Madelynn and I had already survived homebound months, an ocean apart, consumed by insulating fear. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Meals on Wheels provides meals and extra water to homebound neighbors. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 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