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UK//ˈsɔːsəz//US//ˈsɔsɚz//

Meaning of Saucers

A small dish used to hold a cup, especially when serving drinks.

In simple words: A small, shallow dish for holding cups.

Saucers in a sentence

  • She placed her coffee cup on the saucer to avoid spills.
  • The delicate saucers were made of fine china.
  • He collected vintage saucers from various countries.
  • The waiter brought out saucers along with the tea.

How to use Saucers

Use 'saucers' to refer to small dishes under cups, mostly in formal dining contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sauce'-y dishes that 'sauce'-s serve your cups.

Related words

Collocations with Saucers

  • ceramic saucers
  • decorative saucers
  • saucers and cups

Synonyms for Saucers

Common mistakes with Saucers

  • Confusing 'saucer' with 'salsa', as both start with 'sau'.
  • Using 'saucer' as a plural for 'sauce' incorrectly.
  • Not recognizing 'saucers' as both countable and indicating multiple items.

Compare Saucers with Dish, Plate

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Frequently asked questions about Saucers

What does Saucers mean?

A small, shallow dish for holding cups.

What is the definition of Saucers?

A small dish used to hold a cup, especially when serving drinks.

How do you use Saucers in a sentence?

She placed her coffee cup on the saucer to avoid spills.

Can you give another example of Saucers?

The delicate saucers were made of fine china.

What are synonyms for Saucers?

Common alternatives include dish, plate, cup holder.

What words go with Saucers?

It commonly pairs with ceramic saucers, decorative saucers, saucers and cups.

What are common mistakes when using Saucers?

Confusing 'saucer' with 'salsa', as both start with 'sau'. Using 'saucer' as a plural for 'sauce' incorrectly. Not recognizing 'saucers' as both countable and indicating multiple items.

How do you pronounce Saucers?

US: //ˈsɔsɚz//, UK: //ˈsɔːsəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Saucers?

Use 'saucers' to refer to small dishes under cups, mostly in formal dining contexts.