solid solid /ˈsɑːləd/

adjective

1. () Characterized by good substantial quality  ( solid )
   characterized by good substantial quality
    Solid comfort
   solid comfort
    A solid base hit
   a solid base hit
   
2. () Of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous  ( solid )
   of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
    Ice is water in the solid state
   ice is water in the solid state
   
3. () Entirely of one substance with no holes inside  ( solid )
   entirely of one substance with no holes inside
    A solid block of wood
   a solid block of wood
   
4. () Uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks  ( solid )
   uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
    A solid line across the page
   a solid line across the page
    Solid sheets of water
   solid sheets of water
   
5. () Of one substance or character throughout  ( solid )
   of one substance or character throughout
    Solid gold
   solid gold
    Carved out of solid rock
   carved out of solid rock
   
6. () Impenetrable for the eye  ( solid )
   impenetrable for the eye
    Solid blackness
   solid blackness
   
7. () Having three dimensions  ( solid )
   having three dimensions
    A cube is a solid figure with six sides
   a cube is a solid figure with six sides
   
   
8. () Not soft or yielding to pressure  ( solid , firm )
   not soft or yielding to pressure
    A firm mattress
   a firm mattress
    The snow was firm underfoot
   the snow was firm underfoot
    Solid ground
   solid ground
   
9. () Of good quality and condition; solidly built  ( strong , substantial , solid )
   of good quality and condition; solidly built
    A solid foundation
   a solid foundation
    Several substantial timber buildings
   several substantial timber buildings
   
10. () Providing abundant nourishment  ( hearty , satisfying , square , solid , substantial )
    providing abundant nourishment
     A hearty meal
    a hearty meal
     Good solid food
    good solid food
     Ate a substantial breakfast
    ate a substantial breakfast
     Four square meals a day
    four square meals a day
    
11. Acting together as a single undiversified whole  ( solid , unanimous , whole )
    acting together as a single undiversified whole
     A solid voting bloc
    a solid voting bloc
    
12. Of the same color throughout  ( self-colored [American] , self-coloured [Canadian, British] , solid )
    of the same color throughout
     Solid color
    solid color
    
13. Meriting respect or esteem  ( solid , upstanding )
    meriting respect or esteem
     An upstanding member of the community
    an upstanding member of the community
    
14. Of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial  ( solid )
    of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
     Work of solid scholarship
    work of solid scholarship
     Based on solid facts
    based on solid facts
    
15. Financially sound  ( solid )
    financially sound
     The bank is solid and will survive this attack
    the bank is solid and will survive this attack
    

noun

1. () Matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure  ( solid )
   matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
     Ice is the solid form of water.
   Ice is the solid form of water.
   
   
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  ( solid state , solidness , solid )
   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  ( solid )
   a three-dimensional shape
   

 instant coffee instant coffee /ˈɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/

noun

1. Dehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot water  ( instant coffee )
   dehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot water
    The advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life
   the advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life
   
   

 orchestra pit orchestra pit /ˈɔrkɪstrə pɪt/

noun

1. Lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers  ( orchestra pit , pit )
   lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
   
   

 efflorescence efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

noun

1. A powdery deposit on a surface  ( bloom , efflorescence )
   a powdery deposit on a surface
   
2. The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms  ( anthesis , blossoming , efflorescence , florescence , flowering , inflorescence )
   the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
     The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
   The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
   
   
3. Any red eruption of the skin  ( efflorescence , rash , roseola , skin rash )
   any red eruption of the skin
    The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
   The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
   
   
4. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity  ( bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak , prime )
   the period of greatest prosperity or productivity