Definition

Unable to leave or communicate due to a storm, often because of being trapped or delayed by severe weather conditions.

Example

The travelers were stormbound for three days, waiting for the weather to clear.

Conversation

Did you hear about the weather?

Yeah, they said we might get stormbound this weekend.

I hope it doesn’t affect our plans to go hiking.

Same here! Being stuck indoors isn’t much fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stormbound is formed from "storm" (from Old English "storm", meaning a violent weather disturbance) and "bound" (from Old English "bund", meaning to be confined or tied). The word "stormbound" describes being confined or trapped due to a storm.

Memory Tip

Imagine being 'tied' or 'confined' ('bound') by a 'violent weather disturbance' ('storm') — that's what it means to be stormbound.

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