housebound

/ˈhaʊsbaʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Confined at home, especially due to illness or disability.

“After the surgery, she was housebound for several weeks.”

2. noun

A person who is confined at home, especially due to illness or disability.

“As a housebound patient, he relied heavily on his caregiver for daily needs.”

Synonyms

  • confined
  • invalid

Antonyms

  • ambulatory
  • mobile