Meaning of the word snowbound in English

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

snowbound

US /ˈsnoʊ.baʊnd/
UK /ˈsnəʊ.baʊnd/

Adjective

confined to a place by heavy snow

Example:
The village was completely snowbound after the blizzard.
We were snowbound for three days and couldn't leave the house.