Meaning & Definition of word "Saucer"
Saucer
/ˈsɔː.sər/
noun:
- 1. A small, shallow dish for holding a cup and catching any drips.
- Example: She placed her teacup on the saucer to prevent spills.
- 2. A small, round dish adjacent to a cup for holding sugar or small items.
- Example: The milk was served in a small saucer beside the coffee.
- 3. An object resembling a flat disk, often used in relation to flying saucers or UFOs.
- Example: 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.
Related Words
plate:
A flat dish used for serving food.
cup:
A small, typically cylindrical container used for drinking.
dish:
A container for holding or serving food.
Slang Meanings of saucer
Meaning: Flying saucer as a term for UFO.
● Example Sentence: I saw a flying saucer land in the field.
Meaning: To saucer someone (to steal someone's drink).
● Example Sentence: He saucered my soda when I wasn't looking.