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It depends what you mean by "flying saucer". There have been circular aircraft, dating back almost to the invention of flying machines themselves, but so far no-one has built a "flying saucer" that operates the way supposed UFOs do.

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How can you use saucer in a sentence?

You should place a saucer under the cup to catch any spills. The term 'flying saucer' comes from the plate-like appearance of some UFOs. The cat is happy to get a saucer of milk in the morning. Seldom, people claim to see a flying saucer.


What is a flying saucer researcher called?

A flying saucer researcher is typically referred to as a ufologist. Ufologists study unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and investigate reports of sightings or encounters with extraterrestrial spacecraft.


Is flying saucer an idiom?

No, it is a descriptive phrase coined in the 1950's to describe a UFO shape. A pilot described an object he saw flying overhead, and said it looked like two saucers placed together. The media coined the phrase "flying saucers" from this.


How did the saucer get its name?

The saucer has a raised center with a depression sized to fit a mating cup. The saucer is useful to protect surfaces from possible damage due to the heat of a cup, and to catch overflow, splashes, and drips from the cup, so protecting both table linen and the user sitting in a free standing chair who holds both cup and saucer. The saucer also provides a convenient place to place a damp Spoon, as might be used to stir the drink in the cup in order to mix sweeteners or creamers into Teaor Coffee. Not only are saucers used by humans, they are also used by animals, e.g. cats may drink or eat from saucers.


What clouds look like a flying saucer?

Lenticular clouds are often mistaken for flying saucers due to their round, lens-like shape. These clouds form when moist air flows over a mountain or other obstacle, creating a series of large, saucer-shaped clouds that stack on top of each other. They are most commonly seen in mountainous regions.