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
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
In the texts, the scammer threatens vehicle impoundment, license suspension and a warrant for arrest being issued unless money is sent to them.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The city said in its release Central Iowa Towing and Recovery in its bid crossed out a requirement that the contractor provide notice by mail of the impoundment to the owner of the vehicle within 72 hours and wrote instead 20 days.
—Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Utility owners historically have buried the ash in impoundments or ponds.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
No fines are specified, but the ordinance gives the city the authority to recover the costs associated with the impoundment and storage of e-bikes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The city said in its release Central Iowa Towing and Recovery in its bid crossed out a requirement that the contractor provide notice by mail of the impoundment to the owner of the vehicle within 72 hours and wrote instead 20 days.
—Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Utility owners historically have buried the ash in impoundments or ponds.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
No fines are specified, but the ordinance gives the city the authority to recover the costs associated with the impoundment and storage of e-bikes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impoundment
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“Impoundment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impoundment. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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