solid earth
Definitions
The rigid, rocky outer layer of the planet, including the crust and the uppermost mantle, as distinct from the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
The physical body of the Earth, excluding its fluid components like oceans and the gaseous atmosphere.
Examples
After weeks of living on the ship, it felt wonderful to finally step back onto solid earth.
The geologist spent years studying the composition of the solid earth beneath the mountain range.
Synonyms
Antonyms
open sea the deep ocean liquid water the atmosphere gaseous expanse