saucer
noun
sau·cer ˈsȯ-sər 
1
: a small shallow dish in which a cup is set at table
2
: something resembling a saucer especially in shape
especially : flying saucer
saucerlike
ˈsȯ-sər-ˌlīk
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web If your planter has a saucer, make sure to empty that out after watering, too. 
Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021 Make sure that the terra-cotta pot and saucer are both clean. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 Gift a friend who appreciates the beauty of upcycling these handmade tea saucer studs that are made from vintage dollhouse china. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2022 According to Purina, a cat’s eyes turn to slits during the day to allow less light into their vision while the pupils expand into a saucer-like state during the night to allow more light. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals says that a saucer of milk for your cat is like eating an entire 12-inch pizza by a person in addition to regular, daily meals. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 But even he is eventually taken with the allure of capturing the saucer on film. David Sims, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 For a touch of English elegance, add this three-piece plate, cup and saucer set to your home — ideal for afternoon tea. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 June 2022 These saucer-size crustaceans with a murky green color have decimated the area's marine ecosystem, outcompeting native species for food and shelter. Michael Casey, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 See More
Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021 Make sure that the terra-cotta pot and saucer are both clean. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 Gift a friend who appreciates the beauty of upcycling these handmade tea saucer studs that are made from vintage dollhouse china. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2022 According to Purina, a cat’s eyes turn to slits during the day to allow less light into their vision while the pupils expand into a saucer-like state during the night to allow more light. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals says that a saucer of milk for your cat is like eating an entire 12-inch pizza by a person in addition to regular, daily meals. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 But even he is eventually taken with the allure of capturing the saucer on film. David Sims, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 For a touch of English elegance, add this three-piece plate, cup and saucer set to your home — ideal for afternoon tea. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 June 2022 These saucer-size crustaceans with a murky green color have decimated the area's marine ecosystem, outcompeting native species for food and shelter. Michael Casey, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce
First Known Use
circa 1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing saucer
Kids Definition
saucer
noun
sau·cer ˈsȯ-sər
: a small shallow dish often with a slightly lower center for holding a cup
saucer
noun
as in plate
a small, round dish that you put a cup on The tea was served in elegant white teacups with red saucers. Synonyms & Similar Words
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