pancake
noun
a thin, flat cake of batter fried on both sides on a griddle or in a frying pan; griddlecake or flapjack.
pancakes
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pluralof pancake.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pancake (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
pancakenouna thin, flat cake of batter fried on both sides on a griddle or in a frying pan; griddlecake or flapjack.
Example Sentences
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I’d order pancakes to share, eggs, fresh fruit and a green juice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
At Prezzo, members receive drinks or desserts when they spend at least £25, while Bill's offers a bottle of prosecco or pancakes when qualifying meals are ordered and the booking is made in advance.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
A vendor selling savoury pancakes, who did not give his name, said two universities had been established since the facilities were built.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
For nearly five decades, they served up diner classics like steak and eggs and a hearty stack of pancakes while infusing the meals with touches that showcased their Chinese heritage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Last year, Daddy made me a huge breakfast in bed: ten pancakes, ten pieces of bacon, ten bananas, and ten little cups of orange juice.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
