restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
b
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
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.
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After a nine-month closure for maintenance and restoration, the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, is once again welcoming passengers aboard.
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
After a two year, $25 million restoration, Freedom Tower has reopened in downtown Miami just in time for its centennial – and so has its resident art museum.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The four-wheeler has just emerged from a painstaking, nine-year restoration led by expert Steve Nannini, who sourced and professionally engineered every missing component and refurbished existing parts to factory standards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
After a two year, $25 million restoration, Freedom Tower has reopened in downtown Miami just in time for its centennial – and so has its resident art museum.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The four-wheeler has just emerged from a painstaking, nine-year restoration led by expert Steve Nannini, who sourced and professionally engineered every missing component and refurbished existing parts to factory standards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
2
: something (as a building) that has been restored
Medical Definition
restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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