bondage
Bondage (noun) means the state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom. Example: “The novel follows a family escaping bondage in the 1800s.”
How to use bondage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing held captive or restrained — historically as slavery, or today usually in a sexual context.
Word forms
bondages plural
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Etymology
From Middle English bondage, originally meaning serfdom, ultimately traced to an Old English word for a householder or tenant farmer bound to a lord's land.
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What does “bondage” mean?
The word “bondage” means the state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom.
How do you pronounce “bondage”?
“Bondage” is pronounced BON-dihj (/ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bondage” in a sentence?
Here is “bondage” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a family escaping bondage in the 1800s.”
What part of speech is “bondage”?
“Bondage” is a noun.
Where does the word “bondage” come from?
The word “bondage” comes from Old English. From Middle English bondage, originally meaning serfdom, ultimately traced to an Old English word for a householder or tenant farmer bound to a lord's land.
Is “bondage” a common word?
“Bondage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bondage” have?
“Bondage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being enslaved, or forced servitude with no freedom.