as in plate
a small, round dish that you put a cup on
The tea was served in elegant white teacups with red saucers.
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Recent Examples of saucer
Of course, there are others who say the experimental aircraft were a cover for the saucers.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Discard any water that pools in the saucer under the pot to avoid overly soggy soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
At the fitting, I’m struck by how petite Zegler is—like a baby bird—with eyes as wide as saucers and raven-black hair.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply fill the saucer with water and allow time for the soil to wick up the moisture.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Discard any water that pools in the saucer under the pot to avoid overly soggy soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
At the fitting, I’m struck by how petite Zegler is—like a baby bird—with eyes as wide as saucers and raven-black hair.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply fill the saucer with water and allow time for the soil to wick up the moisture.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucer
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In the bottom of the sixth inning, Smith banged his wrist while tagging out Ian Happ at a play at the plate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Both casual bites and white-tablecloth plates are designed with the wine list in mind, and nowhere is that more evident than the chateau’s signature dining destinations.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucer. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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