Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
silo
|noun • verb • adjective
Advertisement
N
noun
A tall, cylindrical structure used for storing grain or fodder.
Example Sentences
"The farmer filled the silo with fresh corn."
"After the harvest, the silo was packed to capacity."
"Birds often nest in the top of the old silo on the farm."
V
verb
To store grain in a silo.
Example Sentences
"We need to silo the wheat before the rain arrives."
"The new equipment will help us efficiently silo our produce."
"Farmers often silo their harvests to protect them from pests."
A
adjective
Relating to or indicating a structure or system that operates independently from others.
Example Sentences
"The company's silo mentality hindered communication with other departments."
"Siloed teams can lead to duplication of efforts."
"She aimed to break down the silo barriers in the organization."