How to Use saucer in a Sentence

saucer

noun
  • Makes the short saucer pass off both sides of the blade so well.
    Kyle Woodlief, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
  • Soak the plant through to the roots, but dump out the saucer after the plant drains.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The saucer is meant for ages 5 and up and is sturdy enough for adults to use, too.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Water when the soil is dry, and don’t let water sit in the saucer.
    Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 29 May 2022
  • Each plant is 14-17 inches tall and comes in a pot with a drainage hole and a saucer.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Our fave is a 1930s cup and saucer that brims with retro flavor.
    Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
  • The plants should not be left sitting in a saucer full of water.
    Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2022
  • But make sure there’s a hole in the pot for drainage, and don’t let water sit in the saucer beneath the pot.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 25 May 2022
  • If the pot is sitting in a saucer, be sure to empty that out each time.
    oregonlive, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Make sure the drainage holes are not blocked, and don’t put a saucer underneath.
    Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Make sure that the terra-cotta pot and saucer are both clean.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Dump out any water that sits in the saucer or foil cover.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Also, make sure the pot has drainage holes and don’t let water sit in the saucer beneath the pot.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
  • Dump out any standing water in the saucer beneath the pot.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
  • From his own zone, Orlov saw Marc Staal caught up the ice, and fired a long-distance saucer pass to spring Hall.
    Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Sister Nena picked up a piece of bread and swiped it through the olive oil in the saucer between us.
    Ann Patchett, Harper's Magazine, 5 Jan. 2021
  • Dureau gets a saucer pass in front to Kozak who knocks it down with his skate to his stick and then backhands it in.
    Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Also, make sure the pot has holes in the bottom and dump out excess water in the saucer.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 8 Nov. 2021
  • McAvoy stopped between the hashes, and Coyle’s saucer pass to the far post was heading for the corner.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Instead of a saucer-sized plate of fried dough, try their funnel cake fries.
    Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 31 Aug. 2020
  • And resist the urge to place a saucer beneath a pot; doing so will lead to wet soil and root rot.
    Washington Post, 17 May 2021
  • With its retro shape and saucer-like design, these glasses hold 5 to 6 oz.
    Mariah Thomas, goodhousekeeping.com, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The sophomore took a pass from Bobby Brink along the boards on the right side at the top of the zone, and sent a crisp saucer pass to Justin Lee on the left side.
    Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Cut to the money shot of Kaluuya on horseback being chased by the saucer.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 June 2022
  • Hertl then sent a saucer pass toward the goal that Balcers got to and beat Kahkonen from in close.
    Josh Dubow, Star Tribune, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Old damage on the saucer and the deflector dish was found to match on both models, too.
    Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Asleep-era look — bright-green hair, oversize clothes, saucer-like ocean eyes — helped keep her caged.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2021
  • The tea bags are stuffed with organic catnip, and the saucer crinkles.
    Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020
  • For dessert, get a saucer-size chocolate chip cookie ($9).
    BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2021
  • His second helper of the night was a saucer pass to Hartman for an easy redirect for a 2-1 lead.
    Mike Cook, Star Tribune, 8 May 2021

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