siloed

adjective

si·​loed ˈsī-(ˌ)lōd 

: kept in isolation in a way that hinders communication and cooperation : separated or isolated in a silo (see silo entry 1 sense 3)

This diversity of perspectives can lead to the fusion of ideas, sparking innovation that may not have emerged within siloed teams.

—Kate Vitasek

Occupy Wall Street brought previously siloed issues under a big tent and sowed the seeds of revolutionary change that have yet to bear fruit.

—Nick Espinosa

Examples of siloed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Without getting into spoilers, Season 3 sees the core cast interacting more often, after too many siloed storylines in the past. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026

Knowing this, the temptation to adopt a more siloed strategy, one that eschews coalitions with allies who have disappointed us, is strong. —Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

The future of our financial system depends on moving beyond siloed solutions toward structural solutions that address systemic undervaluation and overstated risk. —Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

The globalization of professional soccer has turned players into polyglots, even as global entertainment is increasingly siloed. —Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for siloed

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad