bedridden

adjective
UK: /ˈbedˌrɪdn/
US: /ˈbedˌrɪdn/

  1. Unable to leave bed because of illness or weakness.

    1. My grandpa is bedridden and needs help. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the stroke, she became bedridden and required constant care. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

housebound confined

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bedridden" is /ˈbedˌrɪdn/ in British English and /ˈbedˌrɪdn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bedridden": housebound, confined.

Example usage of "bedridden": "My grandpa is bedridden and needs help.". More examples on the page.