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
Bubby's This American restaurant known for its pancakes and comfort food is located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Instead of pouring cereal or flipping pancakes, some people are starting their days with soup.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
If your mom is a lover of fluffy biscuits, buttermilk pancakes and packed omelets then take her to brunch at Fixins Soul Kitchen.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
So go ahead, start your day with pancakes, cozy up to a scoop of pot pie or hot dish, and finish with a still-warm chocolate chip cookie.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Maneuvering a delicate batter like thin, crepe-style pancakes in cast iron, since these skillets are on the heavier side.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noteworthy vendors from outside of San Diego at this two-day event are Tanghulua, serving up Chinese street food, and WobbleBake, making Japanese soufflé pancakes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Instead of pouring cereal or flipping pancakes, some people are starting their days with soup.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
If your mom is a lover of fluffy biscuits, buttermilk pancakes and packed omelets then take her to brunch at Fixins Soul Kitchen.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
So go ahead, start your day with pancakes, cozy up to a scoop of pot pie or hot dish, and finish with a still-warm chocolate chip cookie.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Maneuvering a delicate batter like thin, crepe-style pancakes in cast iron, since these skillets are on the heavier side.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noteworthy vendors from outside of San Diego at this two-day event are Tanghulua, serving up Chinese street food, and WobbleBake, making Japanese soufflé pancakes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
Noun
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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
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Over plates of eggs, flapjacks, sausage and bacon, everyday worries seem to fade away.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 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 12 May. 2026.
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