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 Their pancakes are a local favorite, often hailed as some of the best around. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Selections include blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning, a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 My research brought me to Succotash for their pancakes, Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches (for their sandwiches, duh) and Garrozo’s for ever-elusive gluten-free pasta. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 My daughter’s banana pancakes also brought back memories, and the multi-level patio, which sports a sizeable koi pond, lots of greenery and even a few sculptures, feels like an oasis in the middle of the city. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026 The hotel’s sit-down restaurant, Orafo, is where diners gather for breakfast of traditional eggs, pancakes, and avocado toast. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Use it in place of syrup on pancakes, waffles or French toast. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 From pancakes to burgers, five popular restaurant chains across the Sacramento region are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Rack ’em like pancakes … Rocket designers have long engineered their vehicles to match trends in the satellite industry. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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