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 Our Morning Menu takes us to Gocha's Breakfast Bar, a southwest Atlanta restaurant where the pancakes are served golden, light and fluffy. Leondra Head, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Crepes and pancakes release from the surface without resistance, and despite the textured surface, left no weird pattern. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Costco’s twisted churro was removed from the chain’s food court menus much to the chagrin of its customers, just like what happened to the Chick-Fil-A chicken salad sandwich, the Little Debbie Apple Flips, and Cracker Barrel’s sweet potato pancakes. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Offerings include edamame, spring rolls, scallion pancakes and other small plates. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 Dig into ricotta pancakes earlier in the day, or share puccia, a type of bread, and whipped eggplant with your table. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Simple ingredient and topping swaps can help make pancakes a more balanced and nutrient-rich breakfast that still tastes great. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 The fruit is edible when cooked and can be used in pies, pancakes, winemaking, and jellies. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 According to the Grand Canyon Historical Society, the animal gave children rides and hauled water to a North Ridge summer camp in exchange for pancakes. Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
  • The restaurant is known for its key lime flapjacks, Creole shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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 20 Sep. 2026.

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