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 civilian aircraft was safely escorted out of the restricted area once communication was re-established. —Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered restricted airspace over Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

Within two minutes of entering the game, Dugalić had two shot attempts in the restricted area. —Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 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