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

The space will include a retail shop for guests to purchase Vilebrequin swim and resortwear as well as exclusive gifts including men’s swim trunks, unisex T-shirts, a tote bag, and a tea cup and saucer set. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

Do not place a container garden in a saucer, which acts as a water reservoir, keeping the soil constantly saturated. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026

The accompanying saucer collects overflow water from the pot, which can then be stored and used by the plant as needed. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited. —Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

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