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
Grab a hearty breakfast of pancakes and eggs at the popular Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
On every floor, there were new bars and snacks to try, including small caviar pancakes, craft martini cocktails, negroni sbagliatos and many Champagne bars.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
There are chips, waffles, pancakes, ice cream, and ready to drink coffee and other beverages.
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Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
According to one, farinata can be traced to the 13th century, when sacks of chickpeas aboard a Genoese ship soaked up olive oil during a storm, and the sun 'baked' the mixture into pancakes.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
In the morning, order the Michigan maple pancakes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Individually flipping pancakes is a pain.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Its 8-inch diameter is perfect for crepes, pancakes, tortillas, quiches, and even pasta dishes.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
On every floor, there were new bars and snacks to try, including small caviar pancakes, craft martini cocktails, negroni sbagliatos and many Champagne bars.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
There are chips, waffles, pancakes, ice cream, and ready to drink coffee and other beverages.
—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
According to one, farinata can be traced to the 13th century, when sacks of chickpeas aboard a Genoese ship soaked up olive oil during a storm, and the sun 'baked' the mixture into pancakes.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
In the morning, order the Michigan maple pancakes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Individually flipping pancakes is a pain.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Its 8-inch diameter is perfect for crepes, pancakes, tortillas, quiches, and even pasta dishes.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
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Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.
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For breakfast, the Mai Tai flapjacks, served with Kula rum butter syrup, honey passionfruit foam, and island pineapple, are a must-order.
Noun
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Kia hybrids are selling like hotcakes, according to a recent press release from the South Korean automaker.
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Just act quickly to score them in 11 colorways—they’re selling like hotcakes.
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“Pancakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pancakes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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