silage

noun

si·​lage ˈsī-lij How to pronounce silage (audio)
Synonyms of silagenext
: fodder (such as hay or corn) converted into succulent feed for livestock through processes of anaerobic bacterial fermentation (as in a silo)

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The lighter roughage and silage flies farther than the grain does, leaving the cow with a pile of the tastier stuff as the rest gets tossed out of reach. — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2025 Nieusma says the best natural option for getting rid of white clover is to smother it with a silage tarp or pond liner. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 There’s alfalfa and silage corn [nearby], the neighbors have food plots and brassicas, and all these things that they’re supposed to love. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026 Electricity cables buzz overhead and the smell of silage from a nearby equestrian centre wafts through the air. — Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silage

Word History

Etymology

short for ensilage

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silage was in 1884

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“Silage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silage. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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silage

noun
si·​lage ˈsī-lij How to pronounce silage (audio)
: fodder (as hay or corn) fermented (as in a silo) to produce a rich moist feed for livestock

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