Learner's Dictionary
mobile search
Home
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
My Saved Words
Login
×
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
Most Popular
My Saved Words
Log in
Learner's Dictionary
bondage
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
bondage
(noun)
Save
bondage
/
ˈ
bɑːndɪʤ/
noun
bondage
/
ˈ
bɑːndɪʤ/
noun
Learner's definition of BONDAGE
[
noncount
]
1
formal + literary
:
the state of being a slave
:
slavery
He delivered the slaves from
bondage
. [=he freed the slaves]
a population held/kept in
bondage
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
—
often used figuratively
He struggled in the
bondage
of drug addiction.
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
2
:
sexual activity that involves tying a person up for pleasure
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up
bondage
? Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
Please enable JavaScript to view the
comments powered by Disqus.
ASK THE EDITOR
What is the meaning difference between a marriage and a wedding?
See the answer »
LEARNER'S QUIZZES
Vocabulary Quiz
Test your word power
Take the Quiz »
Name That Thing
Take our visual quiz
Test Your Knowledge »
LEARNER'S WORD OF THE DAY
nibble
:
to eat slowly or with small bites
Learn More »