Meaning & use

site

noun·Everyday

A particular place where something is located, has happened, or is planned to be built.

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Archaeologists uncovered an ancient burial site beneath the construction area.

Workers cleared the site before pouring the foundation for the new building.

A note on using this word

Site is also short for website, a common informal usage in everyday conversation and writing.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To place or position something in a particular location, especially formally or officially.

The committee decided to site the new hospital closer to the highway.

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