housebound
Example Sentences
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Volunteers will also regularly share the best wildlife clips online, allowing even completely housebound residents to experience and enjoy the secret life of Coquetdale's woods.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
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
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
"I was very ill for a long time and I was housebound," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 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
