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homesite

American  
[hohm-sahyt] / ˈhoʊmˌsaɪt /

noun

  1. a plot of land for a home.

  2. the home on such a plot of land.


Etymology

Origin of homesite

First recorded in 1910–15; home + site

Example Sentences

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The company is managed by an outside company, Kennedy Lewis, which specializes in homesite development.

From Barron's Oct. 14, 2025

“It’s hope,” Lopez said about his homesite, where, on Sept. 10, workers have already built a wooden frame.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2025

Coming this spring, Crescent Ridge and its new collection of homes epitomizes the rebirth of Crescent Bar, with each homesite meticulously situated to enjoy unobstructed cliff and river views.

From Seattle Times Apr. 28, 2023

About a week ago, the Deals page got its homesite placement back, and the variety of products widened.

From New York Times May 22, 2020

We were sorely tempted to accept the flattering offer of four dollars a day for common labor in a timber camp, but concluded not to be swerved from the search for a new homesite.

From Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail by F. N. (Frederick N.) Wilson

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