as in crêpe
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 pancake As for re-fueling, the ultra-thin Danish pancakes are a specialty of the area, as served at Ellen’s. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 More than 200 frozen waffle varieties sold at top U.S. grocers as well as more than 30 pancake products have been added to the list of items being pulled off shelves, the statement said. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024 The latest listeria risk includes frozen pancakes and waffles. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 From deli meat to frozen waffles and pancakes, listeria recalls seem to be making headlines more frequently — but why? Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pancake 
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Noun
  • This handy spatula is ideal for flipping flapjacks, eggs, or burgers from your stove top.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Otherwise, your nice fluffy flapjack will become tough, dry, and crispy.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Campfire Grill, Depew, New York The cinnamon roll hotcakes are one standout on a menu full of decadent plates (think, pancakes that come in flavors like chocolate and peanut butter cup, s’mores, and fresh berry) at this traditional American cafe.
    Mahita Gajanan, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • There were also his calls for the road warriors to pick up his breakfast—McDonald's hotcakes and sausage—or lunch—a Brawny Lad from Big Boy.
    Becca Hackett, Car and Driver, 22 May 2020
Noun
  • For an answer, there was only the sound of my blin cooking on the griddle, and the rise and fall of spoons.
    Talia Lavin, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2017
  • The Red Star blin offers a satisfying burst of salty salmon roe, draped in hot, lacy pastry and delivered in minutes.
    Talia Lavin, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2017
Noun
  • Browned in the oven, this large-format pancake makes for a fun alternative to the traditional griddle cakes.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
  • Belgian waffles with Vermont maple syrup and bacon, griddle cakes and the big papa burrito made with chorizo are some of the classic breakfast options.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2023

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“Pancake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pancake. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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