constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən 

1

: an act or product of constricting

2

: the quality or state of being constricted

3

: something that constricts

Synonyms of constriction

• compression
• squeezing
• condensing
• contraction
• condensation
• squeeze
• contracting

Examples of constriction in a Sentence

tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms can include throat swelling, airway constriction, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026

The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water. —Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026

Then came the explosion of streamers followed by a constriction. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026

The constriction leads to spikes in blood pressure and heightens a diabetic person’s risk of heart disease. —Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for constriction

• addiction
• affliction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• infliction
• nonfiction
• prediction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction

Kids Definition

constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən 

1

: an act or instance of constricting

2

: something that constricts : a part that is constricted

Medical Definition

constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion -ˈstrik-shən 

1

: an act or product of constricting

2

: the quality or state of being constricted

3

: something that constricts