restriction
noun
re·stric·tion
ri-ˈstrik-shən 
1
2
: an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted
Examples of restriction in a Sentence
Building in that area came with some restrictions.
They placed restrictions on smoking indoors.
They will lift export restrictions.
illegal restriction of free speech
Recent Examples on the Web
Takaichi plans to remove remaining restrictions on weapons exports in an effort to boost the defense industry.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Two major Moscow airports — Domodedovo and Zhukovsky — briefly closed overnight because of the drone attacks, while several others across the country imposed restrictions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
There were no fans present at the game due to COVID-19 restrictions.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Shooting presented unique logistical hurdles, with different sequences filmed across multiple golf courses around Manila’s peripheries due to restrictions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Two major Moscow airports — Domodedovo and Zhukovsky — briefly closed overnight because of the drone attacks, while several others across the country imposed restrictions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
There were no fans present at the game due to COVID-19 restrictions.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Shooting presented unique logistical hurdles, with different sequences filmed across multiple golf courses around Manila’s peripheries due to restrictions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Cite this Entry
“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restriction. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
restriction
noun
re·stric·tion
ri-ˈstrik-shən
1
: something (as a law or rule) that restricts
2
: an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted
Medical Definition
restriction
noun
re·stric·tion
ri-ˈstrik-shən
often attributive
: the breaking of double-stranded DNA into fragments by restriction enzymes
restriction sites
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share