Simple Definition of silo

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silo

noun

plural silos
1
: a tower that is used to store food (such as grain or grass) for farm animals
2
: an underground structure that is used for storing and firing a missile

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“Silo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/silo. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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