Meaning & Definition of Solid in English

1. Matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

2. The state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress

• Resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it

• And retains a definite size and shape

3. A three-dimensional shape

1. Characterized by good substantial quality

• "Solid comfort"

• "A solid base hit"

2. Of definite shape and volume

• Firm

• Neither liquid nor gaseous

• "Ice is water in the solid state"

3. Entirely of one substance with no holes inside

• "A solid block of wood"

4. Of one substance or character throughout

• "Solid gold"

• "Carved out of solid rock"

5. Uninterrupted in space

• Having no gaps or breaks

• "A solid line across the page"

• "Solid sheets of water"

6. Providing abundant nourishment

• "A hearty meal"

• "Good solid food"

• "Ate a substantial breakfast"

• "Four square meals a day"

7. Of good quality and condition

• Solidly built

• "A solid foundation"

• "Several substantial timber buildings"

8. Not soft or yielding to pressure

• "A firm mattress"

• "The snow was firm underfoot"

• "Solid ground"

9. Having three dimensions

• "A solid object"

10. Impenetrable for the eye

• "Solid blackness"

11. Financially sound

• "The bank is solid and will survive this attack"

12. Of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

• "Work of solid scholarship"

• "Based on solid facts"

13. Meriting respect or esteem

• "An upstanding member of the community"

14. Of the same color throughout

• "Solid color"

15. Acting together as a single undiversified whole

• "A solid voting bloc"