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
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
My favorite dishes are the meaty omelette and the chef omeletta, and the pancakes are really good too.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
There’s a good chance your local fire station will hold an open house, complete with fire equipment demos and maybe even free pancakes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Chia seeds are also a satisfyingly crunchy topping for yogurt, oatmeal, salads, and pancakes.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
However, chives are versatile herbs that also taste delicious in dishes as varied as chive pesto, lemon chive butter, and chive pancakes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Bubby's This American restaurant known for its pancakes and comfort food is located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
My favorite dishes are the meaty omelette and the chef omeletta, and the pancakes are really good too.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
There’s a good chance your local fire station will hold an open house, complete with fire equipment demos and maybe even free pancakes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Chia seeds are also a satisfyingly crunchy topping for yogurt, oatmeal, salads, and pancakes.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
However, chives are versatile herbs that also taste delicious in dishes as varied as chive pesto, lemon chive butter, and chive pancakes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Bubby's This American restaurant known for its pancakes and comfort food is located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
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Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over plates of eggs, flapjacks, sausage and bacon, everyday worries seem to fade away.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chinese electric vehicles are selling like hotcakes in other markets and high sales numbers could hint at a great year for one of Chevrolet's EVs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just be sure to grab your favorite tops ASAP considering these picks are selling like hotcakes this season.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pancakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pancakes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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