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 People enjoy them in countless ways, including being folded into shortcake, mixed into fruit salad, dipped in chocolate, piled on pancakes, stirred into yogurt, blended into smoothies or simply eaten by the handful as a refreshing snack. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Try dipping them in chocolate or pairing with cereal, pancakes, or waffles for breakfast. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 While the pre-game pep rallies over pancakes are always a blast, Smelley's fondest memories revolve around the more personal moments. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 This versatile baking mix can be used to make pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, and more. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 Chia seeds are delicious in smoothies, salads, toast, pancakes, oatmeal, granola, and even stir-fries. Christina Manian, Health, 21 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
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 31 Jul. 2026.

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