Pronunciation: /ˈwɑfəl/

Definitions of waffle

noun a batter cake cooked in a waffle iron

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat waffles for breakfast.

A2 She made delicious waffles with syrup and fruit.

B1 The restaurant offered a variety of waffles on their menu.

B2 The waffle was perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

C1 The chef experimented with different waffle recipes to create a unique dish.

C2 The gourmet waffle shop featured artisanal toppings and flavors.

verb to vacillate or equivocate in speech or writing

Example Sentences

A1 I waffle my pancakes with syrup and butter.

A2 She waffled on about her weekend plans for hours.

B1 The politician waffled on the issue without providing a clear answer.

B2 The CEO waffled during the press conference, avoiding direct questions.

C1 The author waffled in his writing, using excessive words to convey simple ideas.

C2 The expert waffled during the debate, trying to confuse the audience with technical jargon.

Examples of waffle in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious Belgian waffle topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

informal Let's go grab some waffles for breakfast this morning.

slang I could really go for a waffle right now, they're so good.

figurative Her thoughts were all over the place, like a waffle iron without a clear direction.

Grammatical Forms of waffle

past tense

waffled

plural

waffles

comparative

more waffling

superlative

most waffling

present tense

waffles

future tense

will waffle

perfect tense

have waffled

continuous tense

is waffling

singular

waffle

positive degree

waffler

infinitive

to waffle

gerund

waffling

participle

waffled

Origin and Evolution of waffle

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Dutch/Middle Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'waffle' originates from the Dutch word 'wafel' or the Middle Dutch word 'wafele'. It is believed to have been adapted from the Proto-Germanic word 'wabila'.
Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a flat cake cooked between two plates, the term 'waffle' has evolved to also describe a grid-patterned cake made from batter and cooked in a waffle iron.