sol

1 of 6

noun (1)

ˈsōl 

variants or less commonly so

ˈsō 

: the fifth note of the major scale in solfège

sol

2 of 6

noun (2)

ˈsäl 

ˈsȯl

: an old French coin equal to 12 deniers

also : a corresponding unit of value

sol

3 of 6

noun (3)

ˈsäl 

ˈsȯl

plural soles ˈsō-(ˌ)lās 

: the basic monetary unit of Peru from 1930 to 1985 and since 1991 see Money Table

sol

4 of 6

noun (4)

ˈsäl 

ˈsȯl

: a fluid colloidal system

especially : one in which the medium is a liquid

sol

5 of 6

abbreviation

soluble

Sol

6 of 6

noun (5)

ˈsäl 

1

: the Roman god of the sun compare helios

2

: sun

Examples of sol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The rubber soles create a solid foundation and provide grippy traction on uneven and slick surfaces. —Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024

All the ballet flats on our list have been vetted for comfort, including arch support and slip-proof soles. —Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024

Sebaceous glands are everywhere except on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

The ensuing controversy was probably amplified by a curious addition to the shoes, the soles of which included a single drop of human blood, according to the artists. —Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024

Other Lives also repurposes the development waste, including soles and foam, from its partnership companies, including Deckers Brands, which owns Ugg, Hoka and Teva, among other labels. —Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024

Butterfly stretch Lie on your back and place the soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall out in a butterfly formation. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024

Unusual hard patches on the skin of their palms and soles of their feet. —Laura Paddison, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024

The cushioned footbeds and grippy soles will keep your feet comfortable and prevent slipping while strolling seaside or on steep old town streets in spots like Nice or Naples, Italy. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Medieval Latin sol; from the syllable sung to this note in a medieval hymn to St. John the Baptist

Noun (2)

Middle French — more at sou

Noun (3)

American Spanish, from Spanish, sun, from Latin

Noun (4)

-sol (as in hydrosol), from solution

Noun (5)

Middle English, from Latin

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1583, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1883, in the meaning defined above

Noun (4)

1899, in the meaning defined above

Noun (5)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sol

• sol-fa syllables
• tonic sol-fa
• sol-fa

Kids Definition

sol

1 of 3 noun

ˈsōl 

: the fifth note of the musical scale

sol

2 of 3 noun

ˈsäl,

ˈsȯl

plural soles

ˈsō-ˌlās

1

: the basic unit of money of Peru

2

: a coin representing one sol

sol

3 of 3 noun

ˈsäl,

ˈsȯl

: a colloid in which tiny solid particles are scattered throughout a liquid

Etymology

Noun

from Latin sol "the fifth note of the scale"

Noun

American Spanish, from Spanish, "sun," from Latin

Noun

derived from solution

Medical Definition

sol

noun

ˈsäl  ˈsȯl 

: a fluid colloidal system

especially : one in which the dispersion medium is a liquid