Synonyms for

Silo

Verb / ˈsaɪləʊ / Another word for silo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain or animal feed.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The silo on the farm was filled to the brim with corn.
  2. The cows ate from the silo every morning.
  3. The silo was so tall that it could be seen from miles away.
  4. The farmer spent hours filling the silo with hay.
  5. The silo had a leak and the grain was ruined.

Quotes

  • The silo mentality is really an organizational way of thinking. It occurs when departments or management groups do not share information, goals, tools, priorities and processes with other departments.
  • The silo walls are thin, and secrets are easily overheard.
  • The silo is not the problem - it's the lack of communication between the silos.

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