Definition of Homebound

1. Noun. People who are confined to their homes.

Generic synonyms: People
Member holonyms: Invalid, Shut-in

2. Adjective. Confined usually by illness.
Exact synonyms: Housebound, Shut-in
Similar to: Confined

Definition of Homebound

1. a. Kept at home.

Definition of Homebound

1. Adjective. who is at their home, unable to leave it for some reason ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Homebound

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homebound

home teams
home territory
home theater
home theatre
home thrust
home town
home truth
home truths
home video
home wrecker
home wreckers
homebaked
homebodies
homebody
homeborn
homebound (current term)
homebound persons
homeboy
homeboys
homebred
homebreds
homebrew
homebrewed
homebrewer
homebrewers
homebrewing
homebrews
homebuilder
homebuilders
homebuilding

Literary usage of Homebound

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Head Injury Guide for Survivors, Families, & Caregivers edited by Delores M. John (1990)
"This allows the school to begin appropriate planning for homebound/hospital services, return to school, or a special education evaluation. ..."

2. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"homebound older adults The barriers that prevent identification and treatment of substance abuse among all older adults are even greater for the homebound, ..."

3. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"homebound older adults The barriers that prevent identification and treatment of substance abuse among all older adults are even greater for the homebound, ..."

4. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"For those with mild and stable pulmonary involvement and reasonably good nutrition, 5 years of homebound or sheltered employment might be a reasonable goal. ..."

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