Hotcake
(noun)
A flat, round cake of batter that is fried on both sides and typically served with syrup or butter.
Origin:
From the fact that pancakes are often served hot and are a popular breakfast item.
Examples:
- Hotcakes are a popular breakfast dish in America.
- He ordered a stack of hotcakes with bacon and eggs.
- She made hotcakes from scratch for breakfast.
- Hotcakes are often served with maple syrup and butter.
- The hotcakes were served with butter, syrup and a side of bacon.