restricted

1 of 2

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

restricted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of restrict

Synonyms of restricted

Adjective

• limited
• finite
• defined

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

Adjective

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Meanwhile, a report by Australia’s online watchdog found that more than 80% of children were still using a restricted online platform. — Camilla Iannone, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

None of this means obstructing staff, entering restricted areas, or secretly recording conversations. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

The restricted area covers approximately 6% of Lebanon's territory, reviving memories of Israel's 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon, which ended in 2000. — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

That restricted distribution does more than create exclusivity. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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