/ Dictionary / Index S Solent: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: So•lent Pronunciation: (sō'lunt), [key] a channel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland of S England. 2–5 mi. (3.2–8 km) wide. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: solent (Thesaurus) solenoidal soleplate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language