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silo

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A cylindrical tower used for storing silage.

Pronunciation

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syloh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsaɪloʊ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. agriculture

    A cylindrical tower used for storing silage

  2. agriculture

    A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.

  3. agriculture

    From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.

  4. military

    An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.

verb

  1. transitive

    To separate; to isolate.

  2. transitive

    To store in a silo.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A cylindrical tower used for storing silage

Used this way, silo is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Underground / military

missile silosilo wallicbm silo

Shape

grain silo

Other combinations

storage siloconcrete silosilo fillingtrench silo

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