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Saucer

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɔː.sə// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɔː.sɚ//

Meaning of Saucer

A small dish for holding a cup or serving food.

In simple words: A small, round dish that holds a cup.

Saucer in a sentence

• She placed the teacup carefully on the saucer.
• The waiter brought a saucer for the espresso.
• He used the saucer to catch any spills from the cup.
• A flying saucer appeared in the sky, leaving everyone amazed.
• The artist painted a scene with a colorful flying saucer.

How to use Saucer

Commonly used in dining contexts. Not suitable for informal speech. In artistic contexts, can refer to shapes that resemble a saucer.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sauce' wearing a 'cer' (like a hat) – it's a dish for sauce!

Related words

Collocations with Saucer

• coffee saucer
• dinner saucer
• glass saucer

Synonyms for Saucer

• dish
• plate
• platter

Common mistakes with Saucer

• Confused with 'saucier' (a type of chef).
• Mispronounce it as 'saw-cer'.
• Using 'saucer' to refer to anything other than a dish.

Frequently asked questions about Saucer

What does Saucer mean?

A small, round dish that holds a cup.

What is the definition of Saucer?

A small dish for holding a cup or serving food.

How do you use Saucer in a sentence?

She placed the teacup carefully on the saucer.

Can you give another example of Saucer?

The waiter brought a saucer for the espresso.

What are synonyms for Saucer?

Common alternatives include dish, plate, platter.

What words go with Saucer?

It commonly pairs with coffee saucer, dinner saucer, glass saucer.

What are common mistakes when using Saucer?

Confused with 'saucier' (a type of chef). Mispronounce it as 'saw-cer'. Using 'saucer' to refer to anything other than a dish.

How do you pronounce Saucer?

US: //ˈsɔː.sɚ//, UK: //ˈsɔː.sə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Saucer?

Commonly used in dining contexts. Not suitable for informal speech. In artistic contexts, can refer to shapes that resemble a saucer.