Pancake

Pronunciation: /ˈpænˌkeɪk/

Definitions of pancake

noun a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat pancakes with syrup for breakfast.

A2 My mom makes the best pancakes on Sunday mornings.

B1 The pancake batter needs to be mixed well before cooking.

B2 I prefer my pancakes with a side of crispy bacon.

C1 The chef demonstrated how to make a perfect pancake in the cooking class.

C2 The gourmet restaurant served a decadent pancake topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Examples of pancake in a Sentence

formal The chef skillfully flipped the pancake in the air before serving it to the customer.

informal Let's grab some pancakes for breakfast this morning.

slang I love me some flapjacks for brunch!

figurative Her smile was as warm and comforting as a stack of freshly made pancakes.

Grammatical Forms of pancake

• past tense: pancaked
• plural: pancakes
• comparative: more pancake
• superlative: most pancake
• present tense: pancakes
• future tense: will pancake
• perfect tense: have pancaked
• continuous tense: is pancaking
• singular: pancake
• positive degree: pancake
• infinitive: to pancake
• gerund: pancaking
• participle: pancaked

Origin and Evolution of pancake

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pancake' originated from the Middle English word 'pancake' which was derived from the Old English word 'pancake' or 'panne cake'.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a thin, flat cake cooked in a pan, the term 'pancake' has evolved to encompass various types of flat cakes made from batter and cooked on a griddle or frying pan.