Definitions for silos

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silos si·lo

Spelling: [sahy-loh]

IPA: /ˈsaɪ loʊ/

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

You can make 41 anagrams from letters in silos (iloss).

Definitions for silos

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 silos

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

Examples for silos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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