saucer

/'sɔ:sə/
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saucer

A teacup rests on a matching floral saucer.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small, shallow dish: A small, shallow dish, typically circular, designed to hold a cup.
    • A disk-shaped object: Something with a round, flat shape resembling a circular plate.
    • A parabolic reflector: A directional antenna with a parabolic (dish-shaped) reflector for microwaves or radio frequencies.
    • A disk for throwing: A disk used in throwing competitions.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She placed the teacup carefully on its saucer.
    • The flying saucer was a popular motif in 1950s science fiction.
    • The satellite dish is a large communications saucer.
    • He practiced throwing the saucer in the discus event.
Advanced Usage
  • "Flying saucer": An unidentified flying object (UFO) described as having a disk-like shape.
    • Many reported seeing a flying saucer over the desert.
  • "Saucer-eyed": Having eyes that are wide open with surprise or wonder, giving a round appearance.
    • The saucer-eyed children watched the magician in amazement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Saucerful (n): The amount a saucer can hold.
    • She poured a saucerful of milk for the kitten.
Synonyms
  • Dish: A shallow, flat container for food.
  • Plate: A flat dish, typically circular, from which food is eaten.
  • Disc/Disk: A flat, thin, round object.
Related Phrases
  • Cup and saucer: A matched set consisting of a drinking cup and its accompanying dish.
    • The china set included a delicate cup and saucer.
saucer

A teacup rests on a matching floral saucer.

Noun
  1. a disk used in throwing competitions
  2. directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
  3. a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
  4. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
    • the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky

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