saucers

plural of saucer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of saucers The delicate teacups and saucers (like many of the hotel’s ceramics) are made by Noritake—a historic Japanese ceramics company which produced the nation’s first Western-style dinner set in 1914, just a few years after the prison opened. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The walls of their shop are now decorated with her tea cups, saucers and even a few recipes. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Emptying standing water at least once a week to reduce mosquito breeding sites, such as tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers or trash containers. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Avoid using plant saucers or trays outdoors and don’t place rocks or other solid objects in the base of plant pots. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Do the same weekly sweep for flowerpot saucers, buckets, toys, tarps, and anything else that has collected water. Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 Dump standing water from fountains, pet bowls, and plant saucers to stop mosquito breeding. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 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 Empty bird baths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days. Ryan Brennan april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucers
plates
Noun
  • Soldiers steal livestock, cook dinner, eat using their shields as plates, burn down an English house as a woman and child flee.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Saucers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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