On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Solent. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as strait or sound and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Solent in a sentence
Solent meaning
A strait separating Hampshire from the Isle of Wight in southern England.
Using Solent
- The main meaning on this page is: A strait separating Hampshire from the Isle of Wight in southern England.
- Useful related words include: strait, sound.
- In the example corpus, solent often appears in combinations such as: the solent, solent and, solent to.
Context around Solent
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 7 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Solent
- In this selection, "solent" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, cross, added, fareham, hotel, devils and airport stand out and add context to how "solent" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include above the solent and across the solent to the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "solent" sits close to words such as abang, abetting and accented, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with solent
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Its penthouses soar 330ft above the Solent. (7 words)
Mike Clare, the multimillionaire owner of Solent Forts. (8 words)
The World’s Only Hovercraft Museum!, Lee-on-the-Solent. (10 words)
If similar amounts of land have been lost on other parts of the Solent shore, the Solent was likely much narrower in Roman times, and it is possible to believe Diodorus Siculus 's report that in his time men could wade to the Isle of Wight at low tide. (49 words)
A spokesperson from the university added: "Solent Showcase has existed in various forms throughout its 12-year history, from its pre-Covid gallery spaces to its innovative ‘place-based’ approach following the pandemic. (33 words)
The Coastguard helicopter, based at Lee on Solent, was later stood down once it was confirmed those on board the vessel were all accounted for and safe. (27 words)
Example sentences (20)
The roadshow kicks off in Innovation Centre, home to 57 tech-led companies, situated by the Solent Airport in Lee-on-the-Solent, near Gosport.
If similar amounts of land have been lost on other parts of the Solent shore, the Solent was likely much narrower in Roman times, and it is possible to believe Diodorus Siculus 's report that in his time men could wade to the Isle of Wight at low tide.
Alison, 32, was a trainee retail manager who loved to sail in the Solent.
Ascending to the viewing platform will reward visitors with a vista encompassing Portsmouth, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight.
A spokesperson from the university added: "Solent Showcase has existed in various forms throughout its 12-year history, from its pre-Covid gallery spaces to its innovative ‘place-based’ approach following the pandemic.
Changes to the Solent Beach car park will also be temporarily brought in as construction for the groyne, which needs planning permission first, begins.
Its penthouses soar 330ft above the Solent.
I will be celebrating three years of playing football with Solent Sports this month.
Mike Clare, the multimillionaire owner of Solent Forts.
Santa Claus is coming to town…and he’s checking in to Solent Hotel and Spa on December 10 and 17.
School’s out, plans are in. For those searching for adventure in Fareham, Solent Hotel and Spa is an ideal holiday destination.
The Coastguard helicopter, based at Lee on Solent, was later stood down once it was confirmed those on board the vessel were all accounted for and safe.
The cross-Solent operator has confirmed that the 7.30pm from Southampton and the 9pm from East Cowes have been cancelled.
There is disruption on the Isle of Wight's cross-Solent operators this morning (Wednesday).
The World’s Only Hovercraft Museum!, Lee-on-the-Solent.
They host Solent Devils next Saturday (March 11) and travel to Oxford City Stars on Sunday, March 12.
They return to the ice on January 6 away to Oxford City Stars before a home game against Solent Devils the next day.
This six-mile stretch of coastal grazing marshes, fresh and saltwater lagoons and saltmarsh has fabulous views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
After completing the programme, he gained a fully sponsored cadetship with Carnival UK to study at Warsash Maritime School, part of Southampton Solent University.
As reported in the Daily Echo, he celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year with a 40-minute helicopter flight over the Solent.
Common combinations with solent
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the solent 38×
- solent and 8×
- solent to 5×
- solent university 4×
- solent is 4×
- solent devils 3×
- radio solent 3×
- solent airport 2×
- solent was 2×
- at solent 2×