saucer
a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
something resembling a saucer, as in shape.
Origin of saucer
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How to use saucer in a sentence
But all four candidates face differing challenges in this state best known for legalized gambling and flying saucers.
Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and GOP Rivals’ Ferocious Battle in Nevada Caucus | Ben Jacobs | February 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTDinah sprang up and began to rattle the cups and saucers; she could not bear the look in Tessas eyes another second.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterShe positively wanted to pass back one or two of the saucers for refilling, but was ashamed of her greediness.
Joyce's Investments | Fannie E. NewberryThere was a great rattling of knives and forks dropped suddenly upon plates and a clatter of cups set hastily upon saucers.
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee | Arthur Scott BaileyOn the sides, on the turret, and on the pilot-house were indentations like saucers, but there was no sign of serious damage.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
Splashing and slushing the cups and saucers about in the hot water, I reflected upon the events of the last few days.
In Search of the Unknown | Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for saucer
/ (ˈsɔːsə) /
a small round dish on which a cup is set
any similar dish
Origin of saucer
1Derived forms of saucer
- saucerful, noun
- saucerless, adjective
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