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.