saucer

Definition of saucernext
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 For the minimalist coffee lover who can’t resist a little chrome, Louise Roe has just the cup and saucer set to slide under the tree. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 Josh Norris found him with a perfect saucer pass, and Doan converted. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Then return to their wrap or better yet, a saucer where excess water can be easily seen and dumped. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 Each features drain holes and removable saucers, which add a bit more decorative value. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucer
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plate
Noun
  • Through the first eight games, the Angels have struck out in 31% of their plate appearances, which is even worse than last year’s 27% rate.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Vitello could’ve used the blowout as an opportunity to get Koss and Jared Oliva their first at-bats of the year, but elected to give every plate appearance to his starters.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Saucer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucer. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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