: 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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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
At Sweet Stacks, souffle pancakes are served in a stack of two, dressed with sweet or savory sauces and toppings.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 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
Those not in the mood for waffles can order strawberry cups, mini pancakes and other sweets.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
At Sweet Stacks, souffle pancakes are served in a stack of two, dressed with sweet or savory sauces and toppings.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 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
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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancake. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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