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

Taccone believes people today are incredibly siloed; doubling down on their devices and staying home. —Lou Fancher, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026

The siloed structure common in retail and brand organizations is the biggest hindrance towards such innovation. —Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

This leads to siloed thinking, lower levels of accountability and short-sighted decision-making. —Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Debate over these changes happened in a siloed manner. —Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 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