CEFR B2

hotcake

noun

Meaning

A flat, round batter cake cooked on a griddle or frying pan, typically served warm with syrup or butter.

Examples

  • We enjoyed a hearty breakfast of fresh hotcakes topped with blueberries and maple syrup.
  • The diner is famous for its fluffy hotcakes that keep customers coming back every weekend.

Synonyms: pancake, flapjack, griddlecake