restricted area
noun
an area restricted to authorized military personnel.
restricted areas
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pluralof restricted area.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At La Albufera National Park, a protected coastal wetland covering 21,000 hectares south of Valencia, officials have spent the past week turning away or ejecting unauthorized onlookers attempting to enter restricted areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Authorities said mourners gained access to restricted areas, prompting a "precautionary closure" to allow security teams to restore order and ensure safety.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
A curfew order has also been put in place in parts of Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Altadena, giving law enforcement the power to arrest anyone in the restricted areas on sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2025
And schools are often restricted areas, whereas playgrounds are often open and freely accessible.
From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2024
He remembered that “we were miles outside restricted areas and carried Weyerhaeuser permits.”
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
