solids

Noun

solid (plural solids)

1. A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
2. A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).
3. (informal) A favor.
   • Please do me a solid: lend me your car for one week.
4. An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout.
   • I prefer solids over paisleys.
5. (in plural) Food which is not liquid-based.
   • The doctor said I can't eat any solids four hours before the operation.

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