A "missile silo" is an underground structure used for storing and launching missiles. It is a secure and protected facility designed to house and launch missiles safely. Full definition
Deep inside an abandoned nuclear missile silo in the middle of the California desert, indie rock legend - turned recluse Richard Havoc and his band of alt - rock misfits sequester themselves 15 stories underground as a giant F - U to «The Man.» (factorytwentyfive.com)
The Ellsworth Air Force Base, which is well - known for the nearby intercontinental ballistic missile silos, is situated on the north side of the city. (valuepenguin.com)
Sturgis also is nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base and its 50 Minuteman missile silos. (valuepenguin.com)