HOMEBOUND

homebound, housebound, shut-in

(adjective) confined usually by illness

homebound

(noun) people who are confined to their homes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

homebound (not comparable)

Confined to one's home, unable to leave it for some reason.

Heading homeward, homeward bound.

Source: Wiktionary


Home"-bound`, a.

Definition: Kept at home.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SOAK

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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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