housebound

Example Sentences

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The nation’s second-largest private employer went on a hiring spree during the pandemic, when a housebound population took more of its shopping online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

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

Gemma said at one point she was almost housebound and could only get around through the help of a pushchair or shopping trolley.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

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