Hotcakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotcakes

 

[ ˈhɒtˌkeɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

breakfast food

Hotcakes are a type of pancake that is typically served for breakfast. They are made from batter that is cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan until golden brown. Hotcakes are often topped with butter and maple syrup.

Synonyms

flapjacks, pancakes

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a stack of hotcakes for breakfast.
  • She made fluffy hotcakes for the family on Sunday morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotcakes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 panquecas quentes

🇮🇳 गर्म केक

🇩🇪 Pfannkuchen

🇮🇩 panekuk panas

🇺🇦 гарячі млинці

🇵🇱 gorące naleśniki

🇯🇵 ホットケーキ

🇫🇷 pancakes chauds

🇪🇸 panqueques calientes

🇹🇷 sıcak krep

🇰🇷 뜨거운 팬케이크

🇸🇦 فطائر ساخنة

🇨🇿 horké palačinky

🇸🇰 horúce palacinky

🇨🇳 热煎饼

🇸🇮 vroče palačinke

🇮🇸 heitar pönnukökur

🇰🇿 ыстық құймақтар

🇬🇪 ცხელი ბლინები

🇦🇿 isti pancake-lər

🇲🇽 panqueques calientes

Word origin

The term 'hotcake' originated in the 17th century and was used to describe a cake cooked on a griddle. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to pancakes. Hotcakes have been a popular breakfast choice for centuries, enjoyed for their fluffy texture and sweet toppings.

See also: hotcake.