homesite

noun

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

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The plans include townhomes, homesites, chalets, private residences and the Imperial Hotel. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 There are also multiple homesites across the island where additional properties can be built for private use or expanded into a boutique resort. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 July 2026 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 114-acre site south of Lake LBJ has homesites available with prices ranging from $600,000 to over $2 million, according to a Crescent news release. — Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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