: a flat cake made of thin batter and cooked (as on a griddle) on both sides
Examples of pancake in a Sentence
Noun
We had blueberry pancakes and sausage for breakfast.
She wore sequins, false eyelashes, and pancake onstage.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The float has a fire truck, a giant stack of pancakes and a massive maple syrup bottle.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
On the next drive Miami lost yards consistently before the drive ended with Myles Garrett escaping Patrick Paul’s block and pancaking Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For their brave efforts, registered swimmers were provided with beach towels and a free day at DeLeon Springs and treated to pancakes, donuts and hot coffee at the nearby Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, courtesy of the organization and the park.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The float has a fire truck, a giant stack of pancakes and a massive maple syrup bottle.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
Jets offensive lineman Armand Membou came over to pancake Scott at the end of the play.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
On the next drive Miami lost yards consistently before the drive ended with Myles Garrett escaping Patrick Paul’s block and pancaking Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancake. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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