latke

noun

lat·​ke ˈlät-kə 

: potato pancake

Examples of latke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Landing in between a latke and a Spanish tortilla in flavor and texture, potato kugel is, like all kugels, a baked casserole common in the Ashkenazi Jewish culinary tradition. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Opened in 2025, the brunch- focused kitchen offers the usual suspects— omelets, egg sandwiches, French toast—as well as more creative options like pimiento cheese latkes and watermelon bruschetta. — Brian Garrido, Midwest Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Don’t miss the clam ceviche—served in shells—plus the potato bread, which lands somewhere between a latke, a scallion pancake, and a roll, and reminded us of pão de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

The menu changes with the seasons, but expect creative dishes like Sticky Miso Short Ribs with sweet potato-goat cheese latkes and Portuguese Octopus with almond puree and black garlic aioli. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish, pancake, from Ukrainian oladka

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above