shut-in

noun
UK: /ˈʃʌt.ɪn/
US: /ˈʃʌt.ɪn/

  1. A person who spends a lot of time at home, often because they are ill or old.

    1. My grandpa is a shut-in since he broke his hip.
    2. Becoming a shut-in after the accident, she rarely leaves her apartment, finding solace only in online communities.

Synonyms

recluse homebody
shut-in adjective

  1. Confined or staying indoors, especially because of illness or disability.

    1. She is shut-in because of her illness.
    2. The shut-in elderly woman relies on her neighbors for groceries and social interaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "shut-in" is /ˈʃʌt.ɪn/ in British English and /ˈʃʌt.ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shut-in": recluse, homebody.

Example usage of "shut-in": "My grandpa is a shut-in since he broke his hip.". More examples on the page.