latke

noun

lat·​ke ˈlät-kə How to pronounce latke (audio)

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Located in the freezer aisle near the hash browns, the palm-sized latkes come in a box of eight. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Turkeys, sides, sweets, tamales, latkes, cookies, black-eyed peas and potluck contributions. Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024 The sixth annual event will feature the Menorah lighting, music, hot latkes, dreidels, crafts, gelt and more. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 Many people are familiar with latkes, a potato pancake-like food that is eaten during Hanukkah. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for latke 

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish, pancake, from Ukrainian oladka

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of latke was in 1927

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“Latke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latke. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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