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BNC: 34052 COCA: 19899

earthbound

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earthbound /ˈɚθˌbaʊnd/ adjective
earthbound
/ˈɚθˌbaʊnd/
adjective
Learner's definition of EARTHBOUND
: located on the surface of the earth : not able to fly or to go to outer space在地球上的;不能飞向外太空的
: not having or showing imagination缺乏想象力的;平淡无奇的
BNC: 34052 COCA: 19899

earthbound

adjective

earth·​bound ˈərth-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce earthbound (audio)
1
a
: fast in or to the soil
earthbound roots
b
: located on or restricted to land or to the surface of the earth
2
a
: bound by earthly interests

Example Sentences

a dull and earthbound mind we have too many earthbound worries to speculate on the number of angels who can dance on the head of a pin
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthbound was circa 1616
BNC: 34052 COCA: 19899

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