saucer — a small shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the center, on which a cup is placed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the center, on which a cup is placed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːsər/
Korean meaning: 찻잔을 올려놓는 작고 얕은 접시
Korean pronunciation: 소-서 (강세: 소)
Example Sentences
- The cat knocked over the saucer of milk with its tail.
- Her eyes were as wide as saucers when she saw the surprise party.
- The antique tea set came with matching cups and saucers.
saucer
NOUN//ˈsɔːsər//
a small shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the center, on which a cup is placed
She placed the teacup gently on the saucer.
The saucer protected the table from hot tea.
Even a sorcerer needs his saucer!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'saussier'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '소스를 담는 그릇'을 의미했습니다. 원래는 소스나 양념을 담는 작은 그릇이었지만, 시간이 지나면서 찻잔을 올려놓는 받침접시의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The cat knocked over the saucer of milk with its tail.”
“Her eyes were as wide as saucers when she saw the surprise party.”
“The antique tea set came with matching cups and saucers.”
“The alien emerged from a silver saucer that landed in the cornfield.”
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