Meaning of the word bedridden in English

What does bedridden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bedridden

US /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/
UK /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/
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Adjective

confined to bed by sickness or old age

Example:
His grandmother has been bedridden for several years.
The disease left him completely bedridden.