saucer
playSimple Definition of saucer
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: a small, round dish that you put a cup on
Full Definition of saucer
1 : a small shallow dish in which a cup is set at table
2 : something resembling a saucer especially in shape; especially : flying saucer
Origin and Etymology of saucer
Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce
First Known Use: circa 1702
SAUCER Defined for Kids
saucer
playDefinition of saucer for Students
: a small shallow dish often with a slightly lower center for holding a cup
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