homesite

[ hohm-sahyt ]

noun

1. a plot of land for a home.
2. the home on such a plot of land.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homesite¹

First recorded in 1910–15; home + site

Example Sentences

This research was supported, in part, by Homesite Insurance.

From Science Daily

Modular homebuilders fabricate walls, roofing and other segments of a home in a factory and then deliver the finished sections to the homesite for assembly in a process that takes just a few weeks to complete.

From Seattle Times

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

After evacuating in June, the DeBlauws returned to their homesite, where they grow hay.

From New York Times

They say the “ Historic Patuxet Homesite,” the portion of the mostly outdoor museum focused on traditional Indigenous life, is inadequately small, in need of repairs and staffed by workers who aren’t from local tribes.

From Seattle Times