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

The nature restoration project at a park in Knokke-Heist planned to remove some weeds and restore some dunes, the Municipality of Knokke-Heist said in an April 3 news release. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024

Smile Hair Clinic stands out as a dependable choice for anyone looking for hair restoration procedures because of its dedication to providing complete care. —Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024

The order directed state leaders to avoid projects that would harm vulnerable wetlands, while also instructing state agencies to pursue more federal funding for wetlands restoration. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024

Here are the key reasons why Turkey is one of the best countries for hair transplants: Experienced Surgeons and State-of-the-Art Facilities: Turkey's top hair transplant clinics offer access to state-of-the-art facilities and experienced surgeons renowned for their hair restoration expertise. —Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024

This could pan out in different ways across Europe, but fundamentally, farmers could risk losing agricultural land in the process of its restoration. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024

Two years later, the piazza itself re-emerged after a multiyear restoration, with new greenery, a playground and a basketball court. —New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024

In 2023, the 1,000-member Cocopah Tribe, whose lands lie along the Colorado River southwest of Yuma, received $5 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's America the Beautiful Challenge to support two riparian restoration initiatives. —The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024

The property is currently undergoing a massive $550 million restoration — a comprehensive five-year project. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 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