: a flat cake made of thin batter and cooked (as on a griddle) on both sides
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Noun
We had blueberry pancakes and sausage for breakfast.
She wore sequins, false eyelashes, and pancake onstage.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Decorate cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, and even pancakes with this cheerful Valentine's Day sprinkle mix.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Greunke also likes to blend cottage cheese and add it to pancake and waffle batter for a high-protein spin on these breakfast favorites.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Del Mar Lifeguards will treat participating volunteers to a pancake brunch with treats and coffee donated by The Cottage and Better Buzz.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Decorate cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, and even pancakes with this cheerful Valentine's Day sprinkle mix.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
When adding chia seeds to pancake batter, start with 2 tablespoons for a batch of pancakes that would serve four to six people.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Greunke also likes to blend cottage cheese and add it to pancake and waffle batter for a high-protein spin on these breakfast favorites.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pancake
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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancake. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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