restoration

American  

[res-tuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌrɛs təˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.

2. the state or fact of being restored.

3. a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.

4. restitution of something taken away or lost.

5. something that is restored, as by renovating.

6. a reconstruction or reproduction of an ancient building, extinct animal, or the like, showing it in its original state.

7. a putting back into a former position, dignity, etc.

8. Dentistry.

   1. the work, process, or result of replacing or restoring teeth or parts of teeth.

   2. something that restores or replaces teeth or parts of teeth, as a filling, crown, or denture.

9. the Restoration,

   1. the reestablishment of the monarchy in England with the return of Charles II in 1660.

   2. the period of the reign of Charles II (1660–85), sometimes extended to include the reign of James II (1685–88).

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adjective

1. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Restoration.

   Restoration manners.

restoration ¹ British  

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc

2. the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc

3. something restored, replaced, or reconstructed

4. a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc

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Restoration ² British  

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. history

   1. the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660–85)

   2. ( as modifier )

      Restoration drama

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Restoration Cultural  

1. The return of constitutional monarchy in Britain in the late seventeenth century. The Stuarts were placed back on the throne; the first of them after the Restoration was King Charles II.

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The Restoration is known as a period of comparative gaiety in England after the severe days of government by the Puritans. Plays, in particular, had been banned by the Puritans; a large number, notably comedies, were produced during the Restoration.

Other Word Forms

• antirestoration adjective
• nonrestoration noun
• post-Restoration noun
• pre-Restoration adjective
• prerestoration adjective
• prorestoration adjective

Etymology

Origin of restoration

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin restaurātiōn-, stem of restaurātiō; equivalent to restore + -ation

Example Sentences

At that time, preservation advocates were renewing efforts to raise funds for what was then estimated to be a $11.8-million restoration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The ASI began restoration work last October and hopes to complete the project by the end of March.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

For members of the Awadh royal lineage, the restoration is deeply personal.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Lynne Littman’s 1983 film, now available in a 4K restoration from the Criterion Collection, stars an Oscar-nominated Jane Alexander as the mother of a family coping with the effects of nuclear war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Using a friend’s ticket and restoration supplies, I forged a couple.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Related Words

• reconstruction
• recovery
• refurbishment
• rehabilitation
• reinstatement
• renewal
• renovation
• repatriation
• revival