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

b

: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others

a restricted country club

c

: not intended for general circulation or release

a restricted document

restrictedly adverb

Synonyms

• bounded
• circumscribed
• defined
• definite
• determinate
• finite
• limited
• measured
• narrow

Examples of restricted in a Sentence

He is on a severely restricted diet.

You have entered a restricted area.

Recent Examples on the Web

From January 13th, the geofencing function which prevented the drones from flying in restricted areas such as airports and military bases will no longer operate. —David Hambling, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

During the search, an officer encountered a man who had crossed a fence into a restricted area of the park, according to Bankhead. —Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025

Instead, Bateman would have played out the 2024 season and then been a restricted free agent come March. —Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online. —Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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