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 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 Options include pairing it with fruit, blending it into smoothies or stirring it into pancakes and muffins to boost their protein content. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Anyone craving a heartier morning meal can get their fill of pancakes, eggs, and other traditional breakfast offerings at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, a Jersey Shore staple. Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 Chef serves with pancakes, hoisin sauce, herbs and duck liver mousse - all adding to the flavors and textures and absolute pleasure in every single bite. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In November 2024, Lemigova told PEOPLE about some of her wife's favorite activities with their sons, including making pancakes for breakfast and taking them to school. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 June 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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