oatcake

noun

Definition of oatcakenext
as in flapjack

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Recent Examples of oatcake Admirers regard the show with a kind of doting pride—for its underdog status and its humor, which is dry and subtle and, like oatcakes or Pimm’s, seems peculiarly British. — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2019 The weather was bad, the gadflies were annoying and the food consisted almost entirely of oatcakes and eggs. — Anna Russell, WSJ, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oatcake
  1. flapjack
  2. pancake
Noun
  • Originally scheduled for a spring opening on Woodward, a few-minute walk from downtown sports and cultural venues, the restaurant is known for its key lime flapjacks, Creole shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.
    — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Definition of flapjack
Noun
  • At Sweet Stacks, the souffle pancakes are in stacks of two, topped with sweet or savory toppings.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s how to make homemade pancakes using our buttermilk pancake recipe.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pancake

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“Oatcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oatcake. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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