on-site

adverb or adjective

: at a particular place especially of business
printed on-site
on-site day care
on-site inspections
on-site parking

Examples of on-site in a Sentence

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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 The material is already on-site, saving the museum shipping and insurance costs. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026 For instance, black soldier flies do double duty breaking down leftover food waste to produce nutrient-rich compost that can be used in the garden, and breeding pupae that are fed to the on-site chickens. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on-site

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of on-site was in 1946

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“On-site.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-site. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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