site

[saɪt]

site Definition

• 1. an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed
• 2. a place where something is, was, or will be located or has happened
• 3. a website

Using site: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "site" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The site of the new factory has not yet been decided.

• Example

  This is the site where the battle took place.

• Example

  I found the information on their site.

• Example

  The construction site is closed to the public.

• Example

  The archaeological site is open for visitors.

site Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for site

• location
• place
• spot
• position
• venue

Antonyms for site

• absence
• nonexistence

Idioms Using site

• on site

  at a particular place, especially where work is being done or an event is happening

  Example

  The manager is on site to supervise the construction.

• off site

  away from a particular place, especially where work is being done or an event is happening

  Example

  The meeting will be held off site at a nearby hotel.

• site unseen

  without having seen the place or thing beforehand

  Example

  I bought the car site unseen and it turned out to be a great deal.

Phrases with site

• building site

  a place where a building is being constructed

  Example

  The building site is noisy and dusty.

• camp site

  a place where people can camp overnight

  Example

  We found a great camp site by the lake.

• web site

  a location connected to the internet that maintains one or more web pages

  Example

  I found the recipe on their web site.

Origins of site

from Latin 'situs', meaning 'position'

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Summary: site in Brief

The term 'site' [saɪt] refers to a physical location, such as a town, building, or monument, or a virtual location, such as a website. It can also refer to the place where something has happened or will happen. Examples include 'The site of the new factory has not yet been decided.' and 'I found the information on their site.' Phrases like 'building site' and idioms like 'on site' extend the meaning of 'site' to specific contexts.