1sol·id 
/ˈsɑ:ləd/ adjective
/ˈsɑ:ləd/ adjective 1 : firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid
▪ Concrete is a solid material. ▪ particles of solid matter ▪ 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. ▪ His muscles are very solid. [=hard] ▪ I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground. ▪ The pond was frozen solid. 2 : having no space inside : not hollow
▪ a solid rubber ball ▪ a solid object 3 a always used before a noun : made entirely from the specified material
▪ The ring is solid gold/silver. ▪ solid oak/cherry/mahogany furniture ▪ a chunk of solid marble/granite
b : consisting only of the color specified or only of one color
▪ I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes. — see color picture 4 : having no breaks, spaces, or pauses
▪ The road was divided by a solid yellow line. ▪ We talked for three solid hours. [=we talked for three hours without stopping] — often used figuratively ▪ The rain fell in solid sheets. [=the rain fell very heavily] ▪ The stores are always packed solid [=very crowded] during the holidays. ▪ The hotels in the city were booked solid for the conference. 5 [more solid; most solid] a : good and able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed
▪ He plays solid defense. ▪ The team's defense is very solid. ▪ She gave a solid performance. ▪ She's a good, solid player.
b : having a strong basis : good and dependable
▪ His friend gave him some good, solid advice. ▪ The company has built/established a solid reputation. ▪ She had solid reasons for her decision. ▪ Students need a solid foundation in language skills. ▪ The prosecution has no solid evidence. ▪ He had a solid alibi. ▪ Financially, the company is (as) solid as a rock. [=the company is in very good condition] 6 [more solid; most solid] : strong and well-made
▪ solid furniture ▪ This chair is very solid. 7 US : agreeing with or supporting something (such as a political party) in a completely loyal and dependable way
▪ She is a solid Democrat/Republican. 8 geometry : having length, width, and height : three-dimensional
▪ a solid geometric figure
▪ Concrete is a solid material. ▪ particles of solid matter ▪ 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. ▪ His muscles are very solid. [=hard] ▪ I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground. ▪ The pond was frozen solid.
▪ a solid rubber ball ▪ a solid object
▪ The ring is solid gold/silver. ▪ solid oak/cherry/mahogany furniture ▪ a chunk of solid marble/granite
b : consisting only of the color specified or only of one color
▪ I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes. — see color picture
▪ The road was divided by a solid yellow line. ▪ We talked for three solid hours. [=we talked for three hours without stopping] — often used figuratively ▪ The rain fell in solid sheets. [=the rain fell very heavily] ▪ The stores are always packed solid [=very crowded] during the holidays. ▪ The hotels in the city were booked solid for the conference.
▪ He plays solid defense. ▪ The team's defense is very solid. ▪ She gave a solid performance. ▪ She's a good, solid player.
b : having a strong basis : good and dependable
▪ His friend gave him some good, solid advice. ▪ The company has built/established a solid reputation. ▪ She had solid reasons for her decision. ▪ Students need a solid foundation in language skills. ▪ The prosecution has no solid evidence. ▪ He had a solid alibi. ▪ Financially, the company is (as) solid as a rock. [=the company is in very good condition]
▪ solid furniture ▪ This chair is very solid.
▪ She is a solid Democrat/Republican.
▪ a solid geometric figure
— sol·id·ly adverb
▪ solidly constructed furniture ▪ a solidly built athlete ▪ She put her feet solidly [=securely] on the ground. ▪ Her reputation was solidly established. ▪ a solidly Republican area/suburb [=an area/suburb where most people vote for Republicans] ▪ Environmentalists were solidly [=completely] opposed to drilling in the area. ▪ The quarterback played solidly during the second half.
▪ solidly constructed furniture ▪ a solidly built athlete ▪ She put her feet solidly [=securely] on the ground. ▪ Her reputation was solidly established. ▪ a solidly Republican area/suburb [=an area/suburb where most people vote for Republicans] ▪ Environmentalists were solidly [=completely] opposed to drilling in the area. ▪ The quarterback played solidly during the second half.
— sol·id·ness noun [noncount]
