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

Examples of saucer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To create an airy, foamy consistency, the milky coffee is poured repeatedly from the tumbler into the saucer (called a davara) and back, which also helps bring the hot brew to a comfortable drinking temperature. —Meher Mirza, Saveur, 27 Feb. 2025

Whereas florals frolic within large-scale clovers on platters, pitchers, and cake plates, the motif appears as a more refined border on cups and saucers. —Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025

Stoneware Set of 2 Cappuccino Cups and Saucers Enjoy your morning coffee in style with this set of two cappuccino cups and matching saucers. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025

Aho and Hintz had a two-on-one break a few minutes later and Aho’s saucer pass to Hintz never landed. —Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing saucer

• flying saucer

Rhymes for saucer

• crosser
• rosser

Kids Definition

saucer

noun

sau·​cer ˈsȯ-sər 

1

: a small round shallow dish in which a cup is set

2

: something like a saucer especially in shape