noun
- the state of being restricted to a particular place or situation
- the period during and just after childbirth when a woman stays in bed or at home
Usage: medical; somewhat dated
Examples
- The prisoner was kept in solitary confinement for three months.
- After her escape attempt, she faced stricter confinement.
- The pandemic led to widespread confinement in homes.
- Animals in zoos often suffer from the stress of confinement.
- She was advised to rest during her confinement after the birth.
- The doctor recommended complete confinement for the final weeks of pregnancy.