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
Use buckwheat flour and top the pancakes with blueberries, blackberries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Make perfect bacon, eggs, pancakes and other breakfast favorites on this countertop griddle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Sure, your main priority at brunch is indulging in pancakes and mimosas while catching up with friends.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Black pepper buns, known as hu jiao bing, scallion pancakes and oyster omelets rank among the most popular dishes travelers should seek out.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
And for something sweet, there will be matcha-strawberry pancakes.
—Ella Gonzales
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The risk comes from overheated nonstick cookware, not from simply using a nonstick pan to cook eggs, pancakes or vegetables at low to medium heat.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
An a la carte breakfast with everything from avocado on toast, eggs done all ways, and fluffy wattleseed pancakes is followed by long multi-course lunches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When Dean made banana pancakes, stray banana slices fell to the floor and got mashed into the linoleum by his stockinged feet.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Make perfect bacon, eggs, pancakes and other breakfast favorites on this countertop griddle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Sure, your main priority at brunch is indulging in pancakes and mimosas while catching up with friends.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Black pepper buns, known as hu jiao bing, scallion pancakes and oyster omelets rank among the most popular dishes travelers should seek out.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
And for something sweet, there will be matcha-strawberry pancakes.
—Ella Gonzales
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The risk comes from overheated nonstick cookware, not from simply using a nonstick pan to cook eggs, pancakes or vegetables at low to medium heat.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
An a la carte breakfast with everything from avocado on toast, eggs done all ways, and fluffy wattleseed pancakes is followed by long multi-course lunches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When Dean made banana pancakes, stray banana slices fell to the floor and got mashed into the linoleum by his stockinged feet.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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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
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 9 Jun. 2026.
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