Synonyms of restrictednext
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
The decision had a restricted effect.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
restrictedly adverb

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet. You have entered a restricted area.
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Rule 144 governs the sale of restricted and control securities. Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Dogs, however, remain heavily restricted due to high heat and the presence of harmful cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in the Virgin River. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Kessler, a restricted free agent, is set to sign a four-year, $130 million deal with the Lakers, according to a league source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal is not finalized. Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The coming months of flight tests could pave the way for the start of the program’s second phase by the end of 2026, which would still take place in restricted airspace near Edwards Air Force Base. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for restricted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restricted was circa 1550

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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: being or placed under limits or restrictions
a restricted outlook
a restricted area

Legal Definition

restricted

adjective
re·​strict·​ed
: subject or subjected to restriction
a restricted area
restricted use

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