on-site

American

[on-sahyt, awn-] / ˈɒnˈsaɪt, ˈɔn- /

Or on site

adjective

accomplished or located at the site of a particular activity or happening.

Faculty, staff, and graduate students have two options for on-site childcare.

adverb

on or at a particular site.

They treated the wounded on-site before putting them on a helicopter for evacuation.

Etymology

Origin of on-site

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Out came Mike, one of two employees I saw on-site.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“Ferrero is aware that on-site inspections are currently taking place in its offices by European Commission officials,” a Ferrero spokesperson said on Wednesday, saying the company is providing the information requested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Many providers lack the funding to hire a critical person who can help reduce incidents and a resident’s individual misery: on-site mental health specialists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

SMRs are manufactured in a factory in modules before being assembled on-site.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

One directs me to a throwaway apartment directory available in boxes on the sidewalk, but its offerings all include hot tubs and on-site gyms and go for over $1,000 a month.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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