saucer

sau·cer

noun \ˈsȯ-sər\

: 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

— sau·cer·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Origin of SAUCER

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

First Known Use: circa 1702