Synonyms for

Pancake

Verb / ˈpæˌnkeɪk / Another word for pancake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin, flat cake of batter, usually fried and eaten hot with syrup, jam, or other sweet toppings; a pancake can also be made with savory ingredients

Synonyms & similar words

flapjack battercake griddlecake hotcake flannelcake flapcake flapjack hotcake griddlecake crepe blini latke waffle tortilla chapati naan roti crumpet muffin scone biscuit fritter donut beignet zeppole

Synonyms by register

Informal

griddlecake flapjacks

Literary

hotcake

Antonyms

soufflé muffin waffle crepe omelet fritter

Common collocations

  • buttermilk pancake
  • blueberry pancake
  • chocolate chip pancake
  • pancake batter
  • stack of pancakes
  • fluffy pancake
  • thin pancake

Word family

noun pancake

Usage note

While 'pancake' is the most common term, 'hotcake' and 'griddlecake' are older or more regional variations. 'Flapjack' can also refer to a type of bar cookie in the UK.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always makes pancakes for breakfast on Saturday mornings.
  2. I put blueberries in my pancake batter for extra flavor.
  3. We went out to eat and ordered pancakes with bacon and eggs.
  4. Pancakes are a popular breakfast food in America.
  5. I like to eat my pancakes with butter and syrup.

Quotes

  • I have made a lot of mistakes falling in love, and regretted most of them, but never the potatoes that went with them.
  • I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food.
  • The only thing better than a pancake breakfast is a pancake lunch and dinner.

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