Meaning of the word saucer in English

What does saucer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

saucer

US /ˈsɑː.sɚ/

UK /ˈsɔː.sər/

a shallow dish, typically with a slight indentation in the center, on which a cup stands.

Example:

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She placed the teacup on its matching saucer.

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He spilled some coffee into the saucer.

Synonym:

dish plate tray

a flying saucer (a disc-shaped UFO)

Example:

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Many people claim to have seen a flying saucer in the sky.

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The movie depicted aliens arriving in a giant saucer.

Synonym:

UFO flying disc

Related Word:

flying saucer