impoundment

noun

im·​pound·​ment im-ˈpau̇n(d)-mənt 

1

: the act of impounding : the state of being impounded

2

: a body of water formed by impounding

Synonyms of impoundment

• captivity
• internment
• incarceration
• imprisonment
• confinement

Examples of impoundment in a Sentence

after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic

Recent Examples on the Web

Iranian authorities continue to enforce compulsory-veiling rules, including through prosecutions, business closures, vehicle impoundments and surveillance. — Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

According to Sullivan, at least one juror has asked for the impoundment to be extended indefinitely. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

The impoundment order by the judge only means that court officials and lawyers involved in the case can't release the names of jurors. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Folsom staff said the city could not legally adopt the type of impoundment residents requested, citing Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable seizures. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1