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Definition site in British English

site noun

[countable] noun
/saɪt/
1

an area of land where something is being built or could be built

Example

a construction site

Example

We're worried about an accident happening on site.

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2

a place where something happened, especially something interesting or important, or where there is an important building

Example

We visited the site of the Battle of Bosworth.

Example

Hebron is the site of a mosque sacred to Muslims.

2.1

a place where you can stay in a tent or caravan

Example

a caravan site

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Example

a landing site for helicopters

Example

The birds were flying around their nest site.

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2.3

a particular place in the body

Example

the site of a tumour

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Example

a landing site for helicopters

Example

The birds were flying around their nest site.

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4

a website

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Definition site in British English