Saucer: meaning, definitions and examples

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saucer

[ ˈsɔːsər ]

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flying object

A saucer is a small, shallow dish used for holding a cup. It is typically round in shape with a flat bottom and a slight lip around the edge. The term 'saucer' is also commonly used to describe a flying object in the shape of a disc.

Synonyms

dish, flying saucer, plate

Examples of usage

The waitress placed the saucer next to the teacup.
The UFO was described as a silver saucer flying through the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "saucer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pires

🇮🇳 तश्तरी

🇩🇪 Untertasse

🇮🇩 cawan

🇺🇦 блюдце

🇵🇱 spodek

🇯🇵 受け皿 (うけざら)

🇫🇷 soucoupe

🇪🇸 platillo

🇹🇷 çay tabağı

🇰🇷 접시

🇸🇦 صحن صغير

🇨🇿 podšálek

🇸🇰 tanierik

🇨🇳 碟子 (diézi)

🇸🇮 krožniček

🇮🇸 skálar

🇰🇿 шыныаяқ

🇬🇪 ფინჯნის ტაფა

🇦🇿 nəlbəki

🇲🇽 platillo

Word origin

The word 'saucer' originated in the late 18th century from the Old French word 'sauce', meaning dish or plate. It was first used to refer to the small dish placed under a teacup to catch drips and spills. The term later became associated with UFO sightings in the mid-20th century due to the resemblance of flying saucers to the shape of a saucer.