on-site

adverb or adjective

ˈȯn-ˈsīt How to pronounce on-site (audio)
ˈän-
: at a particular place especially of business
printed on-site
on-site day care
on-site inspections
on-site parking

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As its name suggests, Wave House is the go-to spot for both seasoned surfers and beginners, who can take advantage of on-site surfing lessons. — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, the on-site screenings featured 24 titles, including 10 world premieres, and the online IP Catalogue — listing 1,600+ projects — remains open through April. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 The promotion is split into two chunks: $2,000 for anyone to purchase an on-site Lucid vehicle by March 31, and an extra $2,000 for Tesla owners. — Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025 At the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, located near the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, a $75,000 grant six years ago helped the museum install compact shelving, which allowed the organization to store more objects on-site in better conditions. — Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on-site

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Mar. 2025.

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