: a flat cake made of thin batter and cooked (as on a griddle) on both sides
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Noun
We had blueberry pancakes and sausage for breakfast.
She wore sequins, false eyelashes, and pancake onstage.
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
The restaurant is known for its eclectic menu like PB&J pancakes and churro waffles.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Cook pancakes: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Use it to flip small items in a pan like silver dollar pancakes, level your cup of flour, or smooth your cake batter in the pan before baking, then again to loosen the cake from the pan after baking.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
The restaurant is known for its eclectic menu like PB&J pancakes and churro waffles.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Cook pancakes: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Cook pancakes: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pancake
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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancake. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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