Definition of Solid
Solid
sol·id
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
firm, sturdy, and stable in structure, strongly or substantially built with good materials;
e.g. The complex had a solid wall surrounding it on all sides.
(adjective)
not hollow in structure, made of a single substance without gaps or spaces in it, continuous or undivided in some way;
e.g. The boulder was solid and too heavy to move. The treasure included many solid bricks of gold. I spent a solid hour trying to find my way back home.
(adjective)
reliable or dependable, perfectly sound but not really remarkable or special;
e.g. He gave a solid argument to defend his point. She gave a solid performance, but it wasn't really brilliant.
(noun)
something that has a relatively firm and three-dimensional structure with a fixed shape and volume, unlike a liquid or fluid;
e.g. The wet lump of clay hardened into a solid once it was baked.
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