confinement
//kənˈfaɪnmənt//
Noun
confinementSingular
confinementsPlural
1
The state of being confined or restricted to a particular place, especially a prison or hospital.
The prisoner was kept in solitary confinement for three months.
2
The period during which a woman is in labor and giving birth.
She was attended by a skilled midwife during her confinement.
3
The act of keeping someone or something within limits or boundaries.
The confinement of the discussion to a single topic helped us reach a decision quickly.