Thesaurus results for SAUCER

saucer

noun

Definition of saucer next

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 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 The witnesses said the saucer covered the 25 miles from Koshkonong to Elkhorn in 15 seconds. —

Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Additionally, remove any excess water from the saucer after watering to keep your spider plant healthy. —

Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026 Birdbaths, plant saucers, buckets and toys should be emptied regularly. —

Ryan Brennan april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucer

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plate

Noun

The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Once powered on, the telescope points itself by taking a quick image of the sky and matching star patterns against an internal database — a process called plate-solving.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 June 2026