silage
noun
si·lage ˈsī-lij 
: fodder (such as hay or corn) converted into succulent feed for livestock through processes of anaerobic bacterial fermentation (as in a silo)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Higher levels of the chemicals were detected in corn stalks that are fermented and fed to livestock as silage. 
Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 The family farm specializes in almonds, sweet potatoes, corn silage, forage crops, and black eye beans, according to its website. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 Maine adopted screening levels that trigger more investigation when PFAS testing detects certain concentrations in beef, fish, hay, milk, silage and soil. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Farmers would likely have to pay more to bring in hay from out of state or rely on silage, Cole said. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2022 As they were shown around a Welsh farm by Gary and Jess Yeomans, Prince William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 High water prices also affect the cost of hay and silage, which in turn raises the cost of dairy products. Edward Ring, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 As they were shown around by Gary and Jess Yeomans, Prince William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 2 Mar. 2022 Scaling up cattle meant giant steel and concrete sheds and making silage with artificial fertiliser instead of hay from barn muck in the old system. James Rebanks, Time, 5 Aug. 2021 See More
Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 The family farm specializes in almonds, sweet potatoes, corn silage, forage crops, and black eye beans, according to its website. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 Maine adopted screening levels that trigger more investigation when PFAS testing detects certain concentrations in beef, fish, hay, milk, silage and soil. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Farmers would likely have to pay more to bring in hay from out of state or rely on silage, Cole said. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2022 As they were shown around a Welsh farm by Gary and Jess Yeomans, Prince William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 High water prices also affect the cost of hay and silage, which in turn raises the cost of dairy products. Edward Ring, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 As they were shown around by Gary and Jess Yeomans, Prince William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 2 Mar. 2022 Scaling up cattle meant giant steel and concrete sheds and making silage with artificial fertiliser instead of hay from barn muck in the old system. James Rebanks, Time, 5 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
short for ensilage
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
silage
noun
si·lage ˈsī-lij
: fodder fermented (as in a silo) to produce a juicy feed for livestock
silage
noun
as in ensilage
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- ensilage
- forage
- fodder
- feed
- rations
- supplies
- diet
- commissary
- food
- foodstuffs
- nutriment
- nourishment
- provisions
- sustenance
- swill
- slop
- bread
- meat
- fare
- nurture
- meal
- chow
- eats
- victuals
- chuck
- pap
- aliment
- tucker
- grub
- provender
- eatables
- repast
- refreshments
- edibles
- comestibles
- viands
- board
- vittles
- serving
- plate
- table
- feast
- platter
- mess
- dish
- regale
- spread
