restricted

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

Synonyms of restricted

• limited
• finite
• defined

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

At age 16, users will have full access to the online gaming platform and all of its features, except restricted content, which is limited to users age 18 and older, according to Roblox. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Anyone who doesn’t complete age verification will only be able to access the most restricted version of Roblox, the company said. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

Barriers to innovation are often higher in illicit or restricted markets, including cannabis, stem cells and cryptocurrencies. —Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026

In November, three people were arrested after a van breached airport security and entered a restricted area. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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