restoration

noun

res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: such as

a

: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement

the restoration of peace

b

: restitution

c

: a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition

the restoration of a painting

d

: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns

2

: something that is restored

especially : a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)

3

capitalized

a

: the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II

b

: the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II

Examples of restoration in a Sentence

The building is undergoing restoration.

the restoration of peace after war

the restoration of law and order by the police

The town called for a restoration of the law.

Recent Examples on the Web

Storms that brought heavy rain, winds and flooding to Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday night and Friday morning have created additional power outages and caused delays to Oncor’s restoration efforts, the utility company said. —Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024

Ocean stewardship is a growing concern, so the property offers guest experiences such as coral reef restoration dives and PADI Dive Against Debris programs. —Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

Naps are also important for memory consolidation, processing emotions, and physical restoration. —Lola Sanchez, Parents, 29 May 2024

In 2016, the DB5 received more than €80,000 in restoration by German workshops, and while at some point the engine was replaced, the car retains its original interior, whose beautiful patina imparts authentic character to Aston Martin’s touring flagship. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

restoration

noun

res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored

2

: something (as a building) that has been restored

Medical Definition

restoration

noun

res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən 

: the act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as

a

: a returning to a normal or healthy condition

b

: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns

also : a dental replacement (as a denture) used for restoration