A site is a specific place or location where something exists, happens, or is being built. When archaeologists discover ancient ruins, they call it an archaeological site. When construction workers prepare to build a new school, they clear and level the construction site. A campsite is the spot where you pitch your tent and build your campfire.

The word emphasizes a particular spot chosen or used for a specific purpose. A battle site marks where a historic fight occurred. A nesting site is where birds build their nests and raise their young. Scientists might study a crash site to understand what caused an airplane accident.

You'll also encounter website, which transfers this idea of location to the internet. Just as a construction site is a specific place in the physical world, a website is a specific location on the web where information lives. When you type in an address like nasa.gov, you're visiting that site on the internet.

The word sounds exactly like sight (what you see) and cite (to quote or reference), so pay attention to context. If someone mentions visiting a site, they're talking about going to a particular location or web address.