restoration

noun res·to·ra·tion \ ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of restoration

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

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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 of restoration from the Web

The mayor had already reserved $12 million in a previous capital plan, and the city set aside another $30 million from a parking meter fund when the mayor announced plans for the bridge restoration during his inaugural address in January.

— milton j. valencia, BostonGlobe.com, "Walsh commits $50 million to Long Island bridge in new budget," 10 Apr. 2018
Funding Pledge Heralds Anniversary Of Putnam's Birth BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Meeting House (1771), built under the leadership of then-Colonel Israel Putnam, is scheduled for an exterior restoration.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Killingly Edition," 3 Apr. 2018
When asked why the restoration has taken so long, the mayor said there needed to be more coordination on the part of the city.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "Restoration of A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham will be complete in 2 years," 28 Mar. 2018
Benefitting Cinco Charities' The Ballard House, Katy Sip n Stroll helps raise funds for The Ballard House restoration from Hurricane Harvey and future expansion.

— staff report, Houston Chronicle, "Ticket sales from Katy's upcoming Sip n Stroll benefit The Ballard House," 26 Mar. 2018
Tour the space: On May 1 and 2, the inaugural A Toast to Oxmoor Estate and Garden Luncheon at Oxmoor Estate will raise funds for the restoration and preservation of the national historic property.

— taylor m. riley, The Courier-Journal, "With an ornate library and lavish gardens, this Kentucky estate is the essence of opulence," 8 Mar. 2018
Despite his nervous nights, the restoration began in December and is off to a good start.

— phil diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sand replenishment begins at Cardiff State Beach," 4 Mar. 2018
This weekend is the perfect time for a last-minute visit — on Monday, the Belvedere will close until 2019 for restoration.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "Central Park's Famed Belvedere Castle to Close for the Rest of 2018," 28 Feb. 2018
In 1916, the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs helped raise money for the first restoration of the estate.

— sophie kaplan, USA TODAY, "A year of celebration for Frederick Douglass' 200th birthday," 20 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of restoration

14th century

Other History Terms

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RESTORATION Defined for English Language Learners

restoration

noun

Definition of restoration for English Language Learners

: the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
: the act of bringing back something that existed before
: the act of returning something that was stolen or taken