18+
Not for minors
18+ marks content restricted to adults, typically meaning sexual material, graphic violence, or other themes deemed unsuitable for minors.
The designation appears on websites, films, games, and other media as both a warning and age gate: This site contains 18+ content.
The threshold reflects legal adulthood in many jurisdictions.
Barring minors
- R-ratedFilm classification limiting viewership
- X-ratedSexually explicit classification
- NC-17Strictest film rating
- NSFWOnline explicit-content warning
explicit · age-restricted · prohibited · uncensored · unrated · carded · bouncer · wristband
Facility for wagering
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
- pokerHearth implement for coals
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
- slotsNarrow elongated openings
roulette · sportsbook · lottery · bookmaker · wager · jackpot · stakes · baccarat
Freedom from external control
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- employmentPaid occupation status
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- taxesMandatory government payments
bills · budgeting · mortgage · renting · homeownership · insurance · healthcare · workforce
Release from legal bondage
- statutoryEstablished by enacted law
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
jurisdiction · suffrage · franchise · enfranchisement · notarize · affidavit · testamentary · ratification
adults-only
Barring minors
- R-ratedFilm classification limiting viewership
- X-ratedSexually explicit classification
- NC-17Strictest film rating
NSFW · explicit · age-restricted · prohibited · uncensored · unrated · carded · bouncer · wristband
casino
Facility for wagering
slots · roulette · sportsbook · lottery · bookmaker · wager · jackpot · stakes · baccarat · craps
independence
Freedom from external control
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- employmentPaid occupation status
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
taxes · bills · budgeting · mortgage · renting · homeownership · insurance · healthcare · workforce · university
emancipation
Release from legal bondage
- statutoryEstablished by enacted law
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
liability · jurisdiction · suffrage · franchise · enfranchisement · notarize · affidavit · testamentary · ratification
18+all ages
No minimum or maximum
G-rated · family-friendly · PG · kid-friendly · general audience
18+wholesome
Conducive to well-being
family-friendly · innocent · clean · safe for work · SFW