Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silo
noun
/ˈsaɪloʊ/
Definition
A structure for storing bulk materials, especially grain, in an agricultural setting.
Examples
- The farmer filled the silo with corn for the winter.
- During the harvest season, the silos are busy with activity.
- They built a new silo to accommodate the increasing grain production.
Meaning
A silo is a tall, cylindrical structure used to store food, especially grain and silage, for livestock, or other large quantities of products.
Synonyms
- storage tower
- grain bin
- storage facility
