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

The Wolves have been one of the NBA’s best rim-protecting teams with Gobert manning the middle, but the Celtics went 10-for-12 inside the restricted area in the first half, with Queta providing the bulk of that production. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025

Placenta abruption can lead to restricted growth from not getting enough nutrients, not getting enough oxygen, premature birth, or stillbirth. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Throughout most of the 2025 offseason, Kuminga was unsigned, sitting on the free agency market as a restricted player, waiting for a big offer sheet to sign. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

In addition, there will be a restricted closure of Meridian Street between Georgia and Washington streets. —Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025

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