Pancake: meaning, definitions and examples

A common term used universally for a flat, round cake cooked on a griddle or frying pan. It can be sweet or savory, often served with syrup, fruits, or other toppings.

• She made pancakes for breakfast and served them with blueberries and maple syrup.

Primarily used in the United States and Canada, it's an informal term for pancake. In the UK, flapjack refers to a different sweet treat made from oats.

• After a long hike, they enjoyed a stack of flapjacks with butter and honey.

A term interchangeably used with pancake, often heard in diners or commercial settings. It can imply that the pancakes are served hot and fresh.

• The diner is famous for its mouth-watering hotcakes served all day.

A slightly more old-fashioned or regional term for pancake, often evoking a rustic or traditional feel. It emphasizes the cooking method on a griddle.

• Grandma always made delicious griddlecakes on Sunday mornings.

A thin, flat, round cake typically served for breakfast and made from a batter that is fried on both sides.

• She made blueberry pancakes for breakfast
• Let's have pancakes with syrup and butter

Something level or smooth with no bumps or curves. Can describe surfaces, objects, or even affect (emotion).

• The table has a flat surface
• Her voice was flat and unemotional

A shape that is circular or spherical. Can describe objects that are not flat or angular.

• They sat at a round table
• The earth is round

A flat, circular object that can be used in various contexts such as technology (a computer disk) or physical objects (a disk of metal or plastic).

• The software is stored on a disk
• He threw the disk during the frisbee game

Pancake refers to a flat, round breakfast food made from batter and cooked on a griddle or frying pan. It is commonly used in culinary contexts.

• She made delicious pancakes for breakfast.
• He likes to top his pancakes with maple syrup.

Flat-chested describes someone (usually a woman) who has a small bust or breasts. It can have a negative connotation when used to describe someone in a judgmental or critical manner.

• She felt self-conscious because she was flat-chested.
• The character in the story was described as flat-chested.

Small-busted is a more neutral term to describe someone with a smaller chest size. It is often used in a descriptive manner without negative implications.

• She prefers clothes that suit small-busted women.
• Many small-busted women find it comfortable to wear certain types of bras.