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 Some other common places for mosquito breeding grounds include plant saucers, buckets, and flower containers that don't fully drain. Michele Gile, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Hancock recommends adding a saucer to catch any excess water. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Feb. 2026 After Mitch Marner’s saucer pass to Mark Stone for his goal and Bo Horvat’s on a breakaway later in the second, Czechia never stood a chance. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 No matter your mood, your soul will brighten at the sight of a saucer magnolia in this condition. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucer
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plate
Noun
  • Pull up a chair and order a plate of crispy fried chicken, followed by a doorstop of red velvet cake.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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