silo
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Noun — A tall tower or pit used to store grain, animal feed, or other bulk material.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish silo, of uncertain earlier origin.
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What does “silo” mean?
The word “silo” means a tall tower or pit used to store grain, animal feed, or other bulk material. In plain terms, a storage tower (for grain or missiles), or, more loosely, a team or system that is cut off from others.
How do you pronounce “silo”?
“Silo” is pronounced SEYE-loh (/ˈsaɪloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “silo” in a sentence?
Here is “silo” used in a sentence: “The farm's grain silo towered over the barn.”
What part of speech is “silo”?
Depending on how it is used, “silo” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “silo” come from?
The word “silo” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish silo, of uncertain earlier origin.
How many meanings does “silo” have?
“Silo” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall tower or pit used to store grain, animal feed, or other bulk material.