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

Lifestyle approaches like time-restricted eating are the other side of that conversation. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Authorities noted that a fan entered a restricted area, refused to leave and then punched an officer. —Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026

The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 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