Definitions for silo

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silo si·lo

Spelling: [sahy-loh]

IPA: /ˈsaɪ loʊ/

Silo is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 29 anagrams from letters in silo (ilos).

Definitions for silo

noun

1. a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
2. a pit or underground space for storing grain, green feeds, etc.
3. Military. an underground installation constructed of concrete and steel, designed to house a ballistic missile and the equipment for firing it.

verb (used with object)

1. to put into or preserve in a silo.

Origin of silo

1825-35; Spanish: place for storing grain, hay, etc., orig. subterranean; ulterior origin uncertain

Examples for silo

"It's lucky harvest will be over; silo filling, too," was his only comment.

silo Pompædius, the author of the revolt, was killed in an action.

Best methods of building the silo, filling it and feeding ensilage.

“And there are two fallen trees and a silo near it,” put in Amy, smiling.

If he does not have a silo, some other food can be used in place of the ensilage.

The silo seems to be a valuable and important means to this end.

I believe that red barn with the silo must be over beyond Parkville.

Like as not they will be wanting to take me to Hastings because I have built a silo; and then I may take you with me.

When used for mixing with corn in a silo, the self-binder is satisfactory.

There appear to be two crosses atop this overall structure, one on the main house and a larger one on the silo.