home·bound

1 [hohm-bound]
adjective
going home: homebound commuters.

Origin:
1880–85; home + bound4

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home·bound

2 [hohm-bound]
adjective
confined to one's home, especially because of illness.

Origin:
1880–85; home + bound1

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homebound home·bound2 (hōm'bound')
adj.
Restricted or confined to home, as of an invalid.

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Deliver to and pick up books from homebound patrons.
Homebound elderly and disabled people who could vote by absentee ballot in
  primaries can't participate in caucuses.
The homebound folks also had an increased risk of other cognitive impairments
  and a faster rate of cognitive decline.
Home visits by appointment for homebound and disabled residents.
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