pancakes

plural of pancake
as in flapjacks
a flat cake made from thin batter and cooked on both sides (as on a griddle) every Sunday morning, we have pancakes and bacon for breakfast

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Recent Examples of pancakes Protein Pints rounds out a wave of protein-forward launches that also includes Kraft’s PowerMac, Eggo protein pancakes and waffles, GHOST protein cereal and Simply Desserts’ 20g Protein Instant Pudding. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible. Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 The lacy jeon weaves kimchi or chives with the tradition of women who’ve made the savory pancakes for generations. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Prince Edward also pitched in, often wanting pancakes and asking the staff to prepare the batter. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 Meals such as buffalo chicken mac and cheese, cheeseburger bowls, Cajun chicken pasta, pancakes, pizza bowls and even chicken nuggets are ensured to be nutritious and healthy, Schuler said. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026 Some of her family’s favorites include The Alexandra, The Liana, The Trumbull, the Nutella pancakes, and the best bacon and egg, according to her daughter. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Whoever wrote the recipe for the Alisal pancakes deserves a medal of honor. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Sunpark manages a variety of restaurant chains, including Takagi Coffee, which is famous for its fluffy soufflé pancakes and has an outlet in Beverly Grove. Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
  • Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.
    Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
  • For breakfast, the Mai Tai flapjacks, served with Kula rum butter syrup, honey passionfruit foam, and island pineapple, are a must-order.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Kia hybrids are selling like hotcakes, according to a recent press release from the South Korean automaker.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • Just act quickly to score them in 11 colorways—they’re selling like hotcakes.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 June 2026

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“Pancakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pancakes. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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