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 Don't Overdo Moisture Never let pots sit in standing water, and skip the saucer if your orchid is outdoors. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Teaspoons are placed to the right of the teacup saucer if serving tea or another applicable beverage. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for saucer
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plate
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  • When Devers stepped to the plate in the third with a runner on base, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki elected to take the bat out of Devers’ hand and intentionally walk him when the count got to 2-0.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • While the offense took a bit to come around, Mack was always doing his thing behind the plate.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucer. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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