How to Use solid in a Sentence

solid

1 of 3 adjective

• The pond was frozen solid.
• The ring is solid gold.
• I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground.
• When ice melts, it passes from a solid to a liquid form.
• I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes.
• Concrete is a solid material.
• I was on a liquid diet when I was sick because I couldn't digest solid food.
• Use the paste to clean solid gold.
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
• Any solid rye whiskey works here.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
• His first step found solid ground.
  — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
• That place is just solid, good.
  — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
• And the black sesame mochi donut is a solid choice.
  — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
• This is a solid all-rounder that will please most gamers.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
• That's a solid list of pros and cons to feast your eyes on.
  — New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
• Dia and Scott are proven up front and should be solid.
  — Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
• That alone would be a solid career arc.
  — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
• Berrios sported teal swim trunks and a solid fake tan.
  — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
• Do me that solid and revive it.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
• His process behind the scenes has been solid the last three weeks.
  — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
• Stephens may not wow scouts with rare traits, but the floor is solid and the fit is easy.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
• They can be laid flat or half-buried to form a solid border edge.
  — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
• Her once-solid figure now waifish.
  — Amber Gaudet updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
• Both can knock down 3-pointers at a solid clip too.
  — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
• Well, the room took my breath away, kinda like the lord took your solid tooth away.
  — Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
• Hoskins was solid in his first year with the Brewers.
  — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
• Evan has been able to re-learn how to eat solid foods and how to speak in sentences.
  — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
• Of course, most job hunters at the time felt as though the job market was frozen solid.
  — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
• Go for the drama with solid black tile in your shower.
  — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
• The Canucks got solid play from their special teams.
  — CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
• Iron Maiden has had a solid week.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026

solid

2 of 3 noun

• She couldn't eat solids after the surgery.
• Do not stir or press on the solids.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
• If there are any spices or solids on top, leave them.
  — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
• The next day, discard the solids.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
• Once cooled, strain and discard the solids.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
• Strain out the solids, then stir in the bourbon and lemon juice.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
• Keep scrolling and check out stripes, solids, and more polo shirts.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2023
• And as Jesse said, the flavor is in those solids.
  — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
• Mix and match the pieces with solids for a more subtle effect.
  — Caitlin King, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
• Strain out the solids, and chill for at least 6 hours, until very cold.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
• The solids are bitter, while the butter is smooth and creamy.
  — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020
• Discard the solids and reserve the oil.
  — ABC News, 27 May 2026
• Add the pork chops and turn to evenly coat, spooning the solids on top of the meat.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2019
• Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl; discard solids.
  — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
• Yet, even within solids, atoms are in a constant motion.
  — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
• Spread out sprigs on a baking sheet and freeze for a few hours or until frozen solid.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
• Let cool to room temperature, then strain out solids.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
• It’s made from only the butter and fat of the cocoa bean, not any of the solids.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
• This means that in contrast to liquids and solids, the volume of a gas is not fixed.
  — Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, 13 June 2019
• The lid measures exactly one cup of solids, the amount most nut milk recipes start with.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
• Once the butter is melted, let the solids sink to the bottom and skim off any foam.
  — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
• Reserve the smooth strained mixture and discard any solids.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
• The acid separates the solids (curds) from the liquids (whey).
  — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
• Brush the steak with a little oil from the anchovy mixture (avoid any solids at this point).
  — Stacy Adimando, Saveur, 28 May 2019
• Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids and return to the pan.
  — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
• Remove the pork from the marinade, brushing off the solids, and place the chops on the hot grill.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2019
• The finished texture should be more of a liquid than a solid.
  — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
• The final step will come in a few months when the solids and liquids separate.
  — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
• Like in solids, this provides enough time for stress to build up enough for a sudden fracture to form.
  — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
• Strain hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023

solid

3 of 3 adverb

• Just look at my calendar—-I’m booked solid for the next three months.
  — Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021
• The glass is packed solid with crushed ice, and this makes the mighty maitai profitable.
  — Stanton Delaplane, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2018
• Match with a polo — more on that soon — or a solid-colored tee.
  — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
• What’s better than a solid-colored top for spring?
  — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
• Dice the stalks, freeze the pieces solid on a baking sheet, then pack into freezer bags.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 June 2021
• Much of the trash high on the peak—old ropes or other gear—is frozen solid into the mountain.
  — Alan Arnette, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2018
• If your relationship is rock-solid, then these witty insults will give him a good laugh.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
• Imagine a calendar booked solid for five months with multiple dates per day.
  — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
• Aiden is rock-solid, cranking out miles and consistently having a good time.
  — Maggie Slepian, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2021
• Keep the remainder of your outfit low-key by wearing it with a solid-colored midiskirt to show off the top strap.
  — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
• Things aren't quite as rock-solid over in Riley and Maurissa's room.
  — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2021
• Using small, solid-faced paddles, players hit a hollow plastic ball with holes in it over a net on a badminton-sized court.
  — Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2022
• This rack is absolutely rock-solid when attached to the hitch and the bikes mount easily and quickly.
  — Lindsey Greenfeld, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2022
• But demand for labor remains rock solid, providing skilled workers a good bit of leverage.
  — Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022
• Currently, the residence is booked solid through May and the listing has been removed from the site.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2018
• Swift’s stiletto boots went with a black wool peacoat from Auter layered over a plaid miniskirt (or dress) and a dark solid-colored pullover sweater.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
• The defense played solid for most of the game, allowing just 10 points until the final quarter.
  — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2021
• Ethan Cole plays solid in the net for the Blue Devils, whose own goal decides the loss to Stevenson.
  — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022
• Naturally, this home is booked solid until May (at the time this article was written).
  — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2021
• At the 30-second mark, a solid-looking wave came Slater’s way at Backdoor, a right-breaking wave.
  — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2022
• Pick a solid-colored one in the same hue or try a striped version for a little playful color contrast and juxtaposition.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025
• Disney theme parks in Orlando are booked solid next Monday through Thursday.
  — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2021
• Manchester, which lost 9-1 to Hawaii in its opening game Thursday, looked solid early on.
  — Lori Riley, courant.com, 21 Aug. 2021
• The home’s foundation is rock solid, built on a series of 39-foot pilings, rebar and a concrete substructure.
  — David Lyons, Sun-Sentinel.com, 18 June 2018
• The dramatic silhouette features a solid-colored, plunge-front top and high-low satin floral skirt that will show off strappy heels perfectly.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
• Nonetheless, false information stated confidently within a sea of solid-sounding text can take on a life of its own.
  — Ahmed Hamza, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
• Six months later, Sacks is booked solid until April 2023 and has a waitlist that stretches into the hundreds.
  — Mattie Kahn, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2022
• Biery believes records are too expensive and wants to offer a solid-sounding, cheaper alternative to the costly reissues coming out today.
  — Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2022
• For three quarters, the Warriors played solid offensively, taking a 92-80 lead into the fourth.
  — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 5 June 2022
• Braden Smith had some trouble with the quickness of Tyquan Lewis, but the big right tackle gave up zero sacks in 2020 and should be rock-solid again.
  — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Aug. 2021