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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However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables. Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 Other on-site activities include weekend poolside yoga and swimming in the hotel’s 1,600-square-foot saltwater pool. Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026 The Marilyn Straight Jeans are less than $64 thanks to an on-site coupon—but only for a limited time. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 After strenuous hours of hiking, you’re greeted with shower access, cozy beds, and an on-site dining hall and snack bar. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2026.

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