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

Vector control officials advise that people walk their yards once a week to dump and drain standing water from buckets, containers and plant saucers, where mosquitoes typically lay their eggs. —Michele Gile, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

Select a tall pot (so that the top-heavy plant won't topple over) with a large drainage hole and saucer. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

Ryan O’Reilly’s saucer pass leapt over Drew Doughty’s stick and still landed perfectly flat for a Stamkos one-timer from the left dot. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

Inside the visitor center's trading post and gift shop, waxed, plastic saucer sleds are available for purchase. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 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