pancakes

noun

Definition of pancakesnext
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 Instead of the standard toppings, try adorning these mini pancakes with kimchi and fried eggs, salmon tartare or sauteed wild mushrooms. — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 The appetizer table will feature a charcuterie board, bacon rollups, brie bites, bruschetta, sausage rolls, wings, spinach and artichoke dip and Irish potato pancakes known as boxty. — Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024 The Grinch will also host an ugly sweater party with green pancakes, green hot chocolate, and grouchy crafts. — Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

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