Meaning of the word hotcake in English

What does hotcake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hotcake

US /ˈhɑːt.keɪk/
UK /ˈhɒt.keɪk/
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Noun

a pancake, especially a thin one cooked on a griddle

Example:
She served a stack of warm hotcakes with maple syrup.
The smell of fresh hotcakes filled the kitchen.

Idiom

something that sells very quickly and in large quantities

Example:
The new smartphone is selling like hotcakes.
Tickets for the concert are selling like hotcakes.