Definition

A piece of land where a house is built or can be built, or a place that is suitable for living.

Example

They decided to buy a homesite near the lake for their new house.

Conversation

Have you found a good homesite for your new house yet?

Not yet, but I'm looking in a few neighborhoods.

I think a nice homesite could really boost your happiness there.

Definitely! I want a place that feels just right.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homesite → It is formed from "home" (from Old English *ham*, meaning dwelling or residence) and "site" (from Latin *situs*, meaning position or location). The word "homesite" refers to the location or site of a home or dwelling.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'home' as a 'dwelling' and a 'site' as a 'location' — together, they describe the specific place where a home is situated.

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