/ Dictionary / Index L lithosphere: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: lith•o•sphere Pronunciation: (lith'u-sfēr"), [key] — n. Geol. the solid portion of the earth (distinguished from atmosphere, hydrosphere). the crust and upper mantle of the earth. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: lithosphere (Thesaurus) lithosol lithostratigraphy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arboreal Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language