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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Saucer derives from 14th-century French 'saussier', meaning 'a vessel for holding sauce'. Originally denoting a small dish for sauces and condiments, the term evolved over time to refer to the small plate or dish placed beneath a teacup.
Breakdown
sauce (from Old French sauce, 'sauce') + -ier (agent suffix, 'one who holds or serves'), originally meaning 'sauce container' before semantic shift to 'cup stand'.
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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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