: a geometrical figure or element (such as a cube or sphere) having three dimensions see Volume Formulas Table
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: a substance that does not flow perceptibly under moderate stress, has a definite capacity for resisting forces (such as compression or tension) which tend to deform it, and under ordinary conditions retains a definite size and shape
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: the part of a solution or suspension that when freed from solvent or suspending medium has the qualities of a solid—usually used in plural
milk solids of protein and lactose
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: something that is solid: such as
a
: a solid color
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: a compound word whose members are joined together without a hyphen
Ted Evans might be one of those people. … "Can you do me a solid and watch my stuff?" he'll ask, returning the favor if anyone else needs to do the same. Laylan Connelly
So her husband did her a solid and dropped her off for the afternoon, where she was free to sketch some of the exhibits … Steven Lemongello
Adjective Concrete is a solid material. When ice melts, it passes from a solid to a liquid form. I was on a liquid diet when I was sick because I couldn't digest solid food. I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground. The pond was frozen solid. The ring is solid gold. a chunk of solid marble I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes. Noun She couldn't eat solids after the surgery. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Four days later is a road test against Illinois, which shared the regular-season title with UW last season and is expected to be solid again in 2022-23. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The sound is solid, the concept is cool, and the convenience can’t be beat. Robert Levine, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 Alabama’s wanted to develop his passing ability and his 8-for-10 night with 76 yards and a touchdown was solid. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Performance was solid throughout my two-floor, 1,600-square-foot home but dropped off slightly in the back garden. Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 The Ohioan’s forehand, which had been solid all week, let him down with 16 unforced errors, and Kyrgios broke serve in the third and fifth games to seize command. Michael Lewis, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 McDonald was solid in limited action last season, recording 325 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 60 carries. Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 The defense should be solid once again, but depth at cornerback and inside linebacker is a concern. Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 First-year starter Tyler Cherry has also been solid (58.1% passer for 262 yards and two TDs) through two weeks. Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022
Noun
Cleanup is a breeze: Discard any solids from the tray, tip splattered liquid down the drain, and rinse the whole thing with mild dish soap and warm water. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 1 May 2020 Allow the mixture to infuse for 15 to 30 minutes, then strain out the ginger, pressing gently on the solids to squeeze out any remaining liquid. M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2019 Purée until smooth, then strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon or silicone spatula to extract as much liquid as possible; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.Saveur, 17 Mar. 2015 Right after eating, scrape whatever solids are left into the trash, including napkins.Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2020 Also called dry toilets, these act as their own processing facility, in which solids (including toilet paper) are deposited into a tank that also contains peat moss or coconut coir, a fiber from the outer husk of coconuts. The Editors, Field & Stream, 5 May 2020 Finally, the last sensor identifies the shape and nature of any solids. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2020 Some of those improvements included projects such as inflatable dams to store wastewater or partially treating overflows by spinning them in a centrifuge to separate solids. Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 2 May 2020 Consider vitamin D and iron; avoid bulky solids close to bottle times. Susan Reslewic Keatley, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020
Adverb
Gone are the days—at least for this installment of OR—of being denied meeting opportunities because the product manager at a front-of-show outdoor behemoth is booked solid with only the largest national retail accounts.Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021 Reservations are booked solid more than a month in advance. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Six months later, Sacks is booked solid until April 2023 and has a waitlist that stretches into the hundreds. Mattie Kahn, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2022 If your relationship is rock-solid, then these witty insults will give him a good laugh. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022 Aiden is rock-solid, cranking out miles and consistently having a good time. Maggie Slepian, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2021 Space is directionless, but many of the most famous Hubble photographs place solid-seeming surfaces at the bottom of the frame, vaguely geologic structures rising up, and then empty horizons above.New York Times, 12 July 2022 The total value of goods solid is an incredible $1.312 trillion, while the total customers are more than 1.3 billion. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Simply put, an ecobrick is a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle, packed solid with used plastics. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 20 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English solide, from Middle French, from Latin solidus; akin to Greek holos whole — more at safe