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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Remove decaying leaves from containers and empty out the saucers after watering.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
Crofton Teacups and Saucers Sip your favorite teas in style with this set of two teacups and saucers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 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
Crofton Teacups and Saucers Sip your favorite teas in style with this set of two teacups and saucers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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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
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