saucer

noun

sau·​cer ˈsȯ-sər 

1

: a small shallow dish in which a cup is set at table

2

: something resembling a saucer especially in shape

especially : flying saucer

saucerlike

ˈsȯ-sər-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of saucer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless as winter ends. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024

Their 4- to 6-inch flowers appear on leafless branches about two weeks later than those of star and saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangiana). —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing saucer

• flying saucer

Kids Definition

saucer

noun

sau·​cer ˈsȯ-sər 

1

: a small round shallow dish in which a cup is set

2

: something like a saucer especially in shape