restricted

1 of 2

adjective

re·​strict·​ed ri-ˈstrik-təd 

: 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

restricted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of restrict

Synonyms of restricted

Adjective

• limited
• finite
• defined

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

Adjective

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

John Painter, another volunteer, used a measuring wheel to mark the 150-foot boundary around a polling location, helping ensure the group's activities remained outside the restricted area. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

For organizations that value predictable tools—particularly in regulated industries or restricted environments—that stability is part of the appeal. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026

Miami shot 14 of 25 within the restricted area in the first half before finishing 26 of 43 at the rim. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

The violence and insecurity have displaced many and restricted health workers’ access to communities affected by Ebola. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restricted

• addicted
• afflicted
• conflicted
• constricted
• convicted
• depicted
• evicted
• inflicted
• predicted
• contradicted
• interdicted
• unrestricted

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