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

People have seen weird stuff in the sky for thousands of years, and only in the last eighty have flying saucers been a popular interpretation. —Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025

Each pot features a drainage hole and saucer that will collect excess water, which ensures effective water control without any mess. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Fill the saucer with water for the birds, or add gravel along with a little water to create a way station for thirsty butterflies. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

Get the entire tea set with matching cups and saucers and your future grandchildren will argue about who gets it for years to come. —Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025

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