saucers

plural of saucer

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Recent Examples of saucers 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 Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Empty bird baths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days. Ryan Brennan april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 That includes plant saucers, watering cans, buckets, wheelbarrows, tarps, birdbaths and rain barrels. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Empty birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days. Ryan Brennan april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucers
plates
Noun
  • According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Food is a highlight; Lebanese-meets-Mediterranean dishes never miss at all-day dining spot Lenea, while sunset-adjacent Japanese plates sing at Mimi Kakushi.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Saucers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucers. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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