: 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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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The gas should only flatten into a pancake shape once the quasar has matured.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Mix a few tablespoons of ground flax into your muffin or pancake batter.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Last week, after surviving nine treacherous months as Cracker Barrel's leader, Masino was able to share great news with investors –– customers are returning for their favorite foods, pancake deals and the comfort of Uncle Herschel leaning on a barrel.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The gas should only flatten into a pancake shape once the quasar has matured.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
Fritas are pancaked on the plancha with cumin and paprika, sprinkled with tiny potato strings and diced onions on a Cuban roll.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Mix a few tablespoons of ground flax into your muffin or pancake batter.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 June 2026
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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancake. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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