# waffle

/ˈwɑfəɫ/ (US) · /wˈɒfəl/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/waffle
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a small, square cake with a pattern of deep holes on its surface. It is usually eaten hot with sweet toppings like syrup or fruit.

For teachers: a leavened batter or dough cooked between two patterned plates to create a characteristic grid-like surface impression.

## Examples

- I like to eat a warm waffle with maple syrup for breakfast.
- The hotel breakfast buffet offers a station where guests can pour batter into a hot iron to make a fresh waffle.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the plural when referring to a meal.

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