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

The airline does not allow travelers with pets to sit in exit rows, bulkhead seats, or other seats with restricted underseat storage. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

The Aces attempted 35 free throws to Indiana’s 20 in Game 3 and held an 89-58 advantage across the series, despite the Fever taking twice as many shots in the restricted area. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The owner of a San Gabriel Valley technology company was arrested Thursday after federal prosecutors charged him with smuggling more than $300 million of restricted computer hardware to China. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Customers operating at high transaction volumes can’t afford to discover after a shipment moves that a restricted party list, tariff rate or regulatory requirement was outdated. — Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 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