plural sols
: an old French coin equal to 12 deniers
also : a corresponding unit of value
plural soles ˈsō-(ˌ)lās 
: the basic monetary unit of Peru from 1930 to 1985 and since 1991
see Money Table
plural sols
: a fluid colloidal system
especially : one in which the medium is a liquid
soluble
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 The pronounced arch and heel cup offers plenty of support for your feet, while the rubber soles add traction and enhance stability. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Though they were painted over once, and restored by an art conservationist, the diamond criss-cross pattern of Converse soles is still discernable. —Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Plus, squishy pods in the footbed give my soles some extra love. —Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sol
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Noun
In fact, because soles are pliable and lack structure, they’re not intended to be worn outdoors. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 The pronounced arch and heel cup offers plenty of support for your feet, while the rubber soles add traction and enhance stability. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Though they were painted over once, and restored by an art conservationist, the diamond criss-cross pattern of Converse soles is still discernable. —Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Plus, squishy pods in the footbed give my soles some extra love. —Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sol
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“Sol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/sol. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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sol
1 of 3 noun
: 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
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