on premises
idiom
: inside a building or on the area of land that it is on
Full meals are available at restaurant on premises.
No smoking on premises.
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For organizations governed by data sovereignty mandates, on premises may be the only option.
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Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This server, which can be hosted on premises or most cloud services, is where keys are generated and stored.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
The Airmen actually have a gym on premises to stay in shape.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The owners make good use of the home’s high ceilings and natural light, with the living room flowing naturally into the dining area and kitchen.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Washer, pack n’ play and crib, AC, heating, kitchen, dishwasher, paid parking on premises.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This server, which can be hosted on premises or most cloud services, is where keys are generated and stored.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
The Airmen actually have a gym on premises to stay in shape.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The owners make good use of the home’s high ceilings and natural light, with the living room flowing naturally into the dining area and kitchen.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Washer, pack n’ play and crib, AC, heating, kitchen, dishwasher, paid parking on premises.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on premises
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“On premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20premises. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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