worksite
noun
work·site
ˈwərk-ˌsīt 
variants
or work site
plural worksites or work sites
1
: a place where construction, demolition, renovation, or repair work is in progress
The course will make site workers aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites …—
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)"We have started to install erosion controls at the worksite off of Oakdale Avenue and crews have completed the installation of one rock entrance to the worksite …," said Energy Transfer spokesperson Joe Massaro.—Damon C. Williams
Damon C. WilliamsThe new, permanent repairs will consist of removing the two existing bridge spans and installing two new ones. … Crews will also replace gravel and rails as well as perform some minor resurfacing at the work site.—Christopher Cann
Christopher CannMHBA [=Manitoba Home Builder's Association] renovator members take worksite safety just as seriously.—Lanny McInnes
Lanny McInnes2
: a place (such as an office or factory) where people work : workplace
The … survey covers 131,000 businesses and government agencies which make up 670,000 worksites …—Nathan DiCamillo
Nathan DiCamillo… large numbers of employees have only a virtual presence at their worksites.—The Victoria (British Columbia) Times Colonist
The Victoria (British Columbia) Times ColonistExamples of worksite in a Sentence
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Since then, its staff has inspected over 400 countertop workplaces in at least 25 states, effectively checking the worksites of more than 7,500 workers, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Labor who shared details about the program's findings.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Immigrant construction workers have been staying away from worksites for fear of deportation, and immigration policies limit immigration by those likely to work in the building trades.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Already, according to officials, more than 11,000 young people and 650 worksites have signed up to be a part of the City's annual YouthWorks program.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
However, worksites were shrouded and officials stayed quiet about their nature.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Immigrant construction workers have been staying away from worksites for fear of deportation, and immigration policies limit immigration by those likely to work in the building trades.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Already, according to officials, more than 11,000 young people and 650 worksites have signed up to be a part of the City's annual YouthWorks program.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
However, worksites were shrouded and officials stayed quiet about their nature.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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“Worksite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worksite. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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