latke

noun

lat·​ke ˈlät-kə 

: potato pancake

Examples of latke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The potato latkes are more mashed potato cakes than disks of shredded potato. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Pair it with a dollop of sour cream in baked potatoes, stir some into buttery mashed potatoes, or spoon some over crispy latkes along with applesauce. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026

During the event, guests can learn how various cultures from around the world celebrate different holidays and try traditional foods ranging from yule logs to latkes. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Landing in between a latke and a Spanish tortilla in flavor and texture, potato kugel is, like all kugels, a baked casserole common in the Ashkenazi Jewish culinary tradition. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish, pancake, from Ukrainian oladka

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above