Meaning & Definition
noun
A small, shallow dish for holding a cup and catching any drips.
She placed her teacup on the saucer to prevent spills.
A small, round dish adjacent to a cup for holding sugar or small items.
The milk was served in a small saucer beside the coffee.
An object resembling a flat disk, often used in relation to flying saucers or UFOs.
He claimed to have seen a flying saucer in the night sky.
Etymology
Middle English 'sourcer,' from Old French 'saucier,' based on 'sauce.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
flying saucer:
A term for a UFO that is disc-shaped.
saucer-eyed:
Having large, expressive eyes.
Slang Meanings
Flying saucer as a term for UFO.
I saw a flying saucer land in the field.
To saucer someone (to steal someone's drink).
He saucered my soda when I wasn't looking.