Pancakes Meaning in English

word · lemma: pancake

US

/ˈpænˌkeɪks/

PAN-kayks

UK

/pˈænkeɪks/

PAN-kayks

Definition

Pancakes are flat, round cakes made from a simple batter and cooked in a pan. They are usually eaten for breakfast or as a sweet snack, often with syrup, fruit, or butter.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the thick, soft breakfast food common in North America. In British English, 'pancakes' can also mean thinner ones, closer to crepes. Common combinations: 'pancake batter', 'a stack of pancakes', 'blueberry pancakes', 'pancakes with syrup'.

• Spanish: panqueques - tortitas
• Portuguese (BR): panquecas
• Portuguese (PT): panquecas
• Chinese (Simplified): 煎饼 - 松饼（薄煎饼）
• Chinese (Traditional): 煎餅 - 鬆餅（薄煎餅）
• Hindi: पैनकेक
• Arabic: فطائر البان كيك - بان كيك
• Bengali: প্যানকেক
• Russian: блины - панкейки
• Japanese: パンケーキ
• Vietnamese: bánh kếp
• Korean: 팬케이크
• Turkish: pankek
• Urdu: پین کیک
• Indonesian: panekuk

Example Sentences

We had pancakes for breakfast.

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She makes pancakes with bananas.

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These pancakes are very soft.

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I can't say no to warm pancakes and maple syrup.

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We made a huge stack of pancakes for brunch.

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Leftover pancakes taste great the next day too.

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