homesite

noun

home·​site ˈhōm-ˌsīt How to pronounce homesite (audio)
: a location of or suitable for a home

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Components were sent to a homesite, where they could be assembled much faster than with traditional stick build methods. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 The remnants of those communities, from churches to homesites to family cemeteries, can still be found inside the boundaries of the park. — Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025 An 11-mile, one-way loop road runs the entire perimeter of the valley with plenty of turn-offs that lead to hiking trails, historic homesites, picnic areas, viewpoints, and campgrounds. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 The first release includes a limited collection of undeveloped homesites starting at $6 million. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for homesite

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homesite was in 1857

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“Homesite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homesite. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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