saucer

Meanings

Plural: saucers

Noun

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
a disk used in throwing competitions
A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
An object round and gently curved, shaped like a saucer.
A circular sled without runners.
A small pan or other vessel-like food container in which sauce was set on a table.
A flat, shallow caisson for raising sunken ships.
A shallow socket for the pivot of a capstan.

Verb

To pour (tea, etc.) from the cup into the saucer in order to cool it before drinking.
Of the eyes: to become large and round.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English saucer, from Old French saussier (and feminine saussiere; hence modern French saucier m, saucière f).

Synonyms

disc, discus, dish, dish aerial, dish antenna, disk

Scrabble Score: 8

saucer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
saucer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
saucer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

saucer is a valid Words With Friends word