saucer

[ saw-ser ]

noun

1. a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
2. something resembling a saucer, as in shape.

saucer

/ ˈsɔːsə /

noun

1. a small round dish on which a cup is set
2. any similar dish

Derived Forms

• ˈsaucerful, noun
• ˈsaucerless, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of saucer¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Old French word saussier. See sauce, -er ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of saucer¹

C14: from Old French saussier container for sauce

Example Sentences

She cited an old adage: The House of Representatives is the hot tea, and the Senate is the saucer where things cool down.

From Los Angeles Times

Other sources of water that should be regularly emptied include pet dishes, fountains, bird bath, plant pots and saucers, according to Santa Clara County.

From Los Angeles Times

Over-sized cups and saucers, laden with delicious-looking treats, stand next to teapots of many colours, ready to be wheeled on for rehearsals.

From BBC

Typical sites include birdbaths, old tires, clogged gutters, portable basketball hoops, uncovered outdoor grills, potted plants with saucers and flower vases.

From Los Angeles Times

About $130, plus a day of wandering around garden centers fretting about what saucers and pots to choose and how to stack them.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bowl
• container
• cup
• plate
• platter
• pot
• tray