housebound
Example Sentences
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The series quickly found a following among budget-conscious cooks, and became even more popular during the pandemic when the housebound masses had few options besides cooking at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
In addition to the migraines, Chesson developed heart arrhythmias and severe sensitivity to lights, sound and everyday chemicals that have kept her largely housebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
There have been times he's been too anxious to do that and we were housebound but at the moment he's doing OK.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
Now the Barnetts cannot afford to fix their car or use Uber more than sparingly, leaving them effectively housebound.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2024
For days on end they were virtually housebound, venturing out only to coal-bins or right next door for the trading of vital foodstuffs.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
