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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Another big change stemming from the recommendations, the state fire marshal's office now plans to coordinate on-site checks for all fireworks license holders across California. Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 Osteria Iotto Worth the detour to Campagnano Romano, this family-run spot features an ever-evolving menu sourced almost entirely from their on-site farm; if available, the tacos alla picchiapò are a must. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 New York City is inviting some municipal workers to apply for free on-site child care for infants and toddlers, Mayor Mamdani announced Monday. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 The facility will have a double-layer security fence with no public access, 24-hour on-site security personnel, and 360-degree security cameras with a live feed to the city’s Police Department, according to a city report. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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