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saucer

noun

Definition of saucer

as in plate

a small, round dish that you put a cup on The tea was served in elegant white teacups with red saucers.

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Recent Examples of saucer There are staked and modular versions (my favorite is the wonderful-smelling, extendable redwood Zella) as well as coasters, wall mounts, and saucers that water your plants from the bottom. — Kat Merck, Wired News, 14 June 2026 Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for saucer

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plate

Noun

After Manny Machado made an out on a foul ball behind the plate, Gavin Sheets walked to bring in a run and France followed with a sacrifice fly before Jake Cronenworth flied out to end the inning.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Then, Carroll grounded into a fielder’s choice in front of the plate and reached first safely, with an errant throw by Rushing allowing Perdomo to reach third.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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