waffle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of batter-prepared cake, cooked in a grid pattern on both sides in a special iron. It is often round and has deep pockets into which syrup or other toppings can be poured.

  - "I love to eat waffles for breakfast, especially with maple syrup."
  - "Can you make waffles from a box mix?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɑ.fl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɑ.fl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beat around the bush , blow hot and cold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waffle
half , palf , calf , shelf

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Variants

List of all variants of waffle that leads to same result
waffle , waffles , waffled , waffler , wafflers , waffling , waffle iron , waffle irons , Belgian waffle , Belgian waffles

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'waffle' is uncertain. It may derive from the Dutch word 'wafele', meaning 'wafer', or from the Old French word 'gaufré', meaning 'stamped'.

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Trivia

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1. The first waffle iron was patented in the United States in 1869.

2. Belgium is famous for its waffles, which are often sold on the streets and at fairs.

3. Waffles can be made savory by adding ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or meats.

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Related Concepts

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1. pancake: A flat, often round cake, cooked on a griddle or frying pan and often served with syrup or other toppings.

2. waffle iron: A kitchen appliance used to cook waffles.

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Culture

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Waffles have a rich cultural history, particularly in Europe. They have been a popular food since the Middle Ages and have been served in various forms in different countries. In the United States, waffles are often associated with breakfast and are commonly topped with syrup, butter, and fruit.

How to Memorize "waffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, grid-patterned cake being cooked in a special iron. Visualize the deep pockets that form and the syrup being poured into them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waffle' with breakfast, syrup, and a special iron.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Waffles' to remember the definition: 'W' for 'waffle' as a type of cake, 'A' for 'cooked in a grid pattern', 'F' for 'often round and deep pockets', and 'F' for 'often topped with syrup'.

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