saucer Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Sau"cer noun
Etymology
F. saucière, from sauce. see Sauce.
Definitions
  1. A small pan or vessel in which sauce was set on a table. Obs. Bacon.
  2. A small dish, commonly deeper than a plate, in which a cup is set at table.
  3. Something resembling a saucer in shape. Specifically: (a) A flat, shallow caisson for raising sunken ships. (b) A shallow socket for the pivot of a capstan.

Webster 1913