flying saucer

noun

1. any of various disk-shaped objects allegedly seen flying at high speeds and altitudes, often with extreme changes in speed and direction, and thought by some to be manned by intelligent beings from outer space. Compare UFO ( def ), UAP ( def ).

flying saucer

noun

1. any disc-shaped flying object alleged to come from outer space

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying saucer¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Nearby, a third one says “Welcome to Our World” around a painted flying saucer, although there aren’t any more sightings here than in any other random spot in the West.

From Popular-Science

I don’t believe in flying saucers but I suppose this kind of thing looks flying-saucerish to the Establishment.

From Nautilus

The pilot, Captain Eric Studley, who had never seen a flying saucer and hoped never to see one, was afraid now that he had.

From Project Gutenberg

You won't bother with any of this routine flying-saucer-scare stuff; just handle the Organization business.

From Project Gutenberg

A group of babies vanished during the last big flying saucer scare.

From Project Gutenberg

Well—perhaps we should play it safe while the flying saucer folk are watching us!

From Project Gutenberg

Or from one of the lower portholes in a giant flying saucer.

From Project Gutenberg

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