saucer

noun sau·cer \ ˈsȯ-sər \

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

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saucerlike

play \ˈsȯ-sər-ˌlīk\ adjective

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Soon there were chairs that looked like the moon, televisions that looked like flying saucers, plastic molded tables that looked like they’d been beamed down from the Starship Enterprise and, of course, the Sputnik chandeliers.

— cynthia billhartz gregorian, kansascity, "Where to find Sputnik chandeliers for your home," 11 Aug. 2017
Even treat the drainage saucers under your houseplants.

— sally mccabe, Philly.com, "July 14-20: In the garden, it's time to…," 14 July 2017
Indiana State Police at the Indianapolis, Connersville and Seymour posts kept a check on the saucers for nearly five hours.

— dawn mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "RetroIndy: The alien invasion of 1952," 14 July 2017
Cartoon legend George Jetson might have taken a flying saucer-like car to work.

— grace williams, Fox News, "MIT develops drones that can drive and fly," 27 June 2017
In addition, saucers full of water provide breeding sites for mosquitoes.

— dan gill, NOLA.com, "This week's gardening tips: look for chinch bug damage, don't cut back parsley," 17 June 2017
Cups, saucers, salad plates, dessert plates, gravy boats, serving platters, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, coffee carafe, all adorned with the same matching dinnerware pattern, were among the possibilities each week.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Pantry dishes have special movie theater connection," 16 June 2017
From afar, the Space Needle won’t look much different, except for the sleeker saucer, more elevators and a new paint job.

— benjamin woodard, The Seattle Times, "Before-and-after images of the Space Needle illustrate its upcoming transformation," 13 June 2017
Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsDefaultsDone The Space Needle’s saucer will see most of the changes.

— benjamin woodard, The Seattle Times, "Before-and-after images of the Space Needle illustrate its upcoming transformation," 13 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of saucer

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

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First Known Use: circa 1702

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saucer

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Definition of saucer for English Language Learners

: a small, round dish that you put a cup on

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saucer

noun sau·cer \ ˈsȯ-sər \

Definition of saucer for Students

:a small shallow dish often with a slightly lower center for holding a cup

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