saucer
word
/ˈsɔsɝ/
SAW-sur
/sˈɔːsɐ/
SAW-suh
Definition
A saucer is a small, shallow dish, usually round, placed under a cup to catch drips or hold the cup.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used with tea or coffee cups. Not to be confused with 'plate' (larger) or 'dish' (deeper). Can also refer to a shape ('flying saucer'). In informal speech, less common today outside traditional settings.
Spanish: platilloPortuguese (BR): piresPortuguese (PT): piresChinese (Simplified): 茶碟Chinese (Traditional): 茶碟Hindi: तश्तरीArabic: صحنBengali: সসার - চায়ের প্লেটRussian: блюдцеJapanese: ソーサーVietnamese: đĩa lót táchKorean: 잔받침Turkish: fincan tabağıUrdu: تشتریIndonesian: tatakan cangkir
Example Sentences
Every cup has its own saucer.
basic
Could you hand me that saucer next to the teapot?
natural
She always serves cookies on a saucer with tea.
natural
My cat likes to drink milk from a saucer.
natural
She placed her cup on the saucer.
basic
The saucer caught the spilled tea.
basic