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

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not need much water to reproduce and tend to lay eggs just above the water line in small, artificial sources of water, like buckets, pet dishes, fountains and bird baths, plant pots and saucers and old tires. —Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024

The Star Trek Beyond sequence showing the construction of the USS Enterprise: flying robots whizzing around a vast dry dock, and the starship’s iconic saucer taking shape as the score soars to a climax. —Chris Turlica, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Get rid of standing water in flower pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024

The rather delicate little glass and saucer is the traditional tea service for that delightfully dark, strong, sweet black tea bustled out on huge spillproof trays down the streets of Istanbul’s amazing Kapalıçarşı, or Grand Bazaar. —Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

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

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