Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silo
noun
/ˈsaɪloʊ/
Definition
A tall, cylindrical structure used for storing bulk materials, particularly grain, but also for other agricultural products.
Examples
- The farmer stored the corn in the silo to protect it from moisture.
- During the winter, the silo was filled with silage for the cattle.
Meaning
In agriculture, a silo is used to store grains or fermented feed known as silage. It can also refer to a system or method for keeping things or information separated from one another.
Synonyms
- storage tower
- grain bin
- container