Pronunciation

/səˈkɜːr/

Definitions

Noun

A saucer is a small, shallow dish, typically made of ceramic or another material, that is used to hold the bottom of a cup or mug, often for catching drips or serving as a coaster. In some contexts, it can also refer to a UFO-shaped object in popular culture.

Verb (informal)

To put a cup or mug down on its saucer, usually after drinking or to serve tea or coffee.

Phrases

• “Set down your cup on its saucer”
• “Serve tea with a saucer”
• “Place the saucer under the teapot”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She placed the delicate porcelain cup and saucer on the table.”
• Verb: “After finishing her coffee, she saucered it onto the coaster.”
• “The antique saucer had intricate patterns etched into it.”

Synonyms

• Cup holder
• Coaster
• Plate (in the context of a cup’s base)
• UFO plate (in a UFO-themed context)

Antonyms

• Deep dish
• Bowl
• Mug (when referring to the container itself, not the base)