solid

The definition of solid is something which is sturdy and substantial or an object that isn't hollow.

(adjective)

An example of solid is a well-built table that isn't likely to fall apart.
An example of solid is an argument that is backed up in fact.
An example of solid is a piece of Easter chocolate that is chocolate all the way through instead of just a shell around an empty center.

Solid means something that is not a liquid or a gas.

(noun)

An example of a solid is an ice cube.

See solid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

tending to keep its form rather than to flow or spread out like a liquid or gas; relatively firm or compact
filled with matter throughout; not hollow
1. having the three dimensions of length, breadth, and thickness: prisms and other solid figures
2. dealing with bodies or figures in three dimensions
1. firm, strong, and dependable: a solid structure
2. substantial, sound, and reliable: solid reasoning
3. sturdy or vigorous: a solid build, a solid punch
serious; not superficial or trivial: solid scholarship
complete, thoroughgoing, or genuine: solid satisfaction
1. having no breaks or divisions: a solid line of fortifications
2. written or printed without a hyphen: a solid compound
characterized by no pauses or interruptions: to talk for a solid hour
1. of one or the same color, material, or consistency throughout: a solid walnut table
2. consisting of one unalloyed metal throughout; also, containing no more alloy than is necessary to insure hardness: said of gold, etc.
☆ characterized by or showing complete unity; unanimous: a solid vote
thick or dense in appearance or texture: a solid fog
firm or dependable: a solid friendship
☆ Informal having a firmly favorable or good relationship: to be in solid with someone
Informal healthful and filling: a solid meal
☆ Slang very good; excellent: a solid dance band
Printing set without spaces between the lines of type

Origin: ME solide < MFr < L solidus < sollus, whole: see solemn

noun

a substance that is solid, not a liquid or gas
an object or figure having or represented as having length, breadth, and thickness

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See solid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective sol·id·er, sol·id·est

a. Of definite shape and volume; not liquid or gaseous.
b. Firm or compact in substance.
Not hollowed out: a solid block of wood.
Being the same substance or color throughout: solid gold.
Mathematics Of or relating to three-dimensional geometric figures or bodies.
Having no gaps or breaks; continuous: a solid line of people.
Of good quality and substance: a solid foundation.
Substantial; hearty: a solid meal.
Sound; reliable: solid facts.
Financially sound.
Upstanding and dependable: a solid citizen.
Written without a hyphen or space. For example, the word software is a solid compound.
Printing Having no leads between the lines.
Acting together; unanimous: a solid voting bloc.
Slang Excellent; first-rate.

noun

A substance having a definite shape and volume; one that is neither liquid nor gaseous.
Mathematics A geometric figure having three dimensions.

adverb

As a whole; unanimously: The committee voted solid for the challenger.
Without a break or opening; completely or continuously: The theater was booked solid for a month.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English solide

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin solidus; see sol- in Indo-European roots

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