site

[sahyt]

noun

1. the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment.

   the site of our summer cabin.

2. the area or exact plot of ground on which anything is, has been, or is to be located.

   the site of ancient Troy.

   Synonyms: place, location, position

3. Computers.,  website.

verb (used with object)

sited, siting 

1. to place in or provide with a site; locate.

2. to put in position for operation, as artillery.

   to site a cannon.

site

/ saɪt /

noun

1. 1. the piece of land where something was, is, or is intended to be located

      a building site

      archaeological site

   2. ( as modifier )

      site office

2. an internet location where information relating to a specific subject or group of subjects can be accessed

verb

1. (tr) to locate, place, or install (something) in a specific place

Other Word Forms

• intersite adjective
• resite verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of site¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin situs “position, arrangement, site” (presumably originally, “leaving, setting down”), equivalent to si-, variant stem of sinere “to leave, allow to be” + -tus suffix of verbal action

Word History and Origins

Origin of site¹

C14: from Latin situs situation, from sinere to be placed

Example Sentences

“This effort needed to be coordinated with and adjusted to the plans to redesign and rebuild the Palisades Rec Center to ensure the temporary site would not impede future construction,” Bass’ office said.

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To try to keep drive-in theaters alive, his association created a web site that seeks to match drive-in owners who want out with potential buyers who want in.

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They said France has seen increased drone overflights of military installations, industrial sites and other sensitive locations over the past few weeks, but authorities are unsure who is controlling them.

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As officials scoured the site for clues, authorities acknowledged the agonizing wait for the families of those missing.

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“Performers and event details coming soon,” said a statement on its site.

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Related Words

• ground 
• home 
• location 
• scene 
• section 
• spot 
• station