saucers
word · lemma: saucer
Definition
Small, shallow dishes, usually placed under a cup to catch drips and protect the table. Also sometimes used for small snacks or holding other small items.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'saucer'. Used mainly for teacups and coffee cups. Not the same as 'plate' (larger) or 'dish' (which is deeper). Sometimes 'flying saucer' means 'UFO' in other contexts.
Spanish: platillosPortuguese (BR): piresPortuguese (PT): piresChinese (Simplified): 茶托 - 小碟子Chinese (Traditional): 茶托 - 小碟子Hindi: तश्तरीArabic: صَحُون صَغيرةBengali: সসারRussian: блюдцаJapanese: ソーサーVietnamese: đĩa lót táchKorean: 받침 접시Turkish: fincan tabağıUrdu: پیالے کی طشتریاںIndonesian: cawan tatakan
Example Sentences
The waitress brought two cups and two saucers to the table.
basic
We have a set of blue saucers in the kitchen.
basic
All the saucers in the cabinet are mismatched, but I don’t mind.
natural
He collects vintage cups and saucers from flea markets.
natural
Watch out, the cat loves to knock saucers off the table!
natural
Please put the saucers under the teacups.
basic