pancakes

plural of pancake
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 Don’t think of it just as a breakfast partner to pancakes or waffles. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025 For decades, these establishments have been the places where families gathered after ballgames, where road trips stopped for pancakes, and where Main Street found an affordable night out. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Highlights on the menu include linguine with clams, lobster rolls and mussels served in a variety of sauces — white wine, creamy, Provençal or with Camembert dressing, as well as ice cream, churros or pancakes for dessert. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 The brunch chain is known for its all-day breakfast and lunch, offering classics including omelets, pancakes and stuffed French toast. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025 On his Instagram Stories, Anstead shared an adorable snap of Hudson, who can be seen giving two thumbs up over a plate of pancakes, strawberries and blueberries. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Stalls selling pumpkin chili, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin ice cream line the carnival grounds. Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025 Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 Sarah’s Kitchen is a local favorite for breakfast, especially pancakes. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pancakes
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  • The flapjacks surely wouldn’t hold up to my memory.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
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  • Austinites snapped up these covers like hotcakes.
    Steve Sewall, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Pancakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pancakes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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