house arrest

noun

Synonyms of house arrestnext
: confinement often under guard to one's house or quarters instead of in prison

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He was released Wednesday and is now under house arrest. Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026 Reuters reported that Venezuelan authorities were seeking court approval to place Guanipa under house arrest. Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Guanipa’s son, Ramón, told reporters Monday that authorities have not yet notified him of his father’s whereabouts and their decision to place him on house arrest. Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 At that point, Connor Hilton was out on house arrest awaiting trial. Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for house arrest

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of house arrest was in 1810

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“House arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20arrest. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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