Synonyms of restricted
: 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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For Cheogyal, now, leaving his restricted homeland for Dharamsala has been like stepping into a new world where his culture – and celebration of its spiritual leader – are all around him. CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Emphasizing that any drone can be a threat in a restricted area, the FBI referred to an incident last year during the LA fires when a man flew his drone into a Super Scooper water dropping airship, grounding it for five days. Tom Wait, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Experts attributed the restricted enforcement to the influence of powerful agriculture businesses. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 For every Walker Kessler who unexpectedly cashes in as a restricted free agent, there are guys like Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson and Bennedict Mathurin, all three of whom remain unsigned nearly a month into free agency. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 29 July 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 5 Aug. 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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