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.

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