Johnnycake (Noun)
Meaning
Cornbread usually cooked pancake-style on a griddle (chiefly New England).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- My grandmother's recipe for johnnycake has been passed down through generations in our New England family.
- She expertly mixed the batter for the johnnycake, a classic breakfast dish that's been a staple in our town.
- On the griddle, she poured the thick johnnycake batter and let it cook until golden brown.
- Sliced johnnycake, warm from the griddle, was always a treat after a long winter morning.
- We always had johnnycake and maple syrup on our Sunday mornings during my childhood in Vermont.