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 food at Brunches Everything you’d expect to find at brunch is on the menu at Brunches, including pancakes, French toast, chicken and waffles, and more.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The restaurant chain is known for its cinnamon rolls, potato sausage and Swedish pancakes, among other specialties.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Bahia is also where breakfast is served each morning—watch out for the cheeky birds who will steal any of your unattended banana pancakes or breakfast burritos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Top oatmeal or pancakes with yogurt and berries.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
While it's beloved for its burgers and milkshakes, the diner also offers a breakfast menu with all the classics, from pancakes to omelets to French toast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Of course, the pancakes are the big draw, including buttermilk and buckwheat flapjacks stuffed with fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The restaurant chain is known for its cinnamon rolls, potato sausage and Swedish pancakes, among other specialties.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Bahia is also where breakfast is served each morning—watch out for the cheeky birds who will steal any of your unattended banana pancakes or breakfast burritos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Top oatmeal or pancakes with yogurt and berries.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
While it's beloved for its burgers and milkshakes, the diner also offers a breakfast menu with all the classics, from pancakes to omelets to French toast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Of course, the pancakes are the big draw, including buttermilk and buckwheat flapjacks stuffed with fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
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Perhaps one of the most noteworthy destinations is Palace Diner, a dining car outfitted with just 15 counter stools and serving tasty buttermilk flapjacks.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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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
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 22 May. 2026.
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