saucer

Definition of saucernext
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 Water so moisture seeps from the bottom of the containers into saucers. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 Unlike the saucers’ hard surface that left my kids bruised, the Adrenaline’s inflated tubes ate up the chop and created a much smoother ride. Outside, 23 Jan. 2026 The store has plenty of saucer-style sleds for kids and small adults. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026 Cache pots, saucers, and drip trays should be emptied after watering so your plants don't absorb the excess. Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucer
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plate
Noun
  • Hellrigl is responsible for the food at the conference, and her touch is everywhere — bamboo utensils, paper plates, plastic-free coffee cups — along with the fresh fruit and whole-grain veggie kiosks lining the hallways.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.
    Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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