Definition

Noun: A kitchen utensil with a broad, flat, and usually slotted or solid blade attached to a handle, designed specifically for lifting, turning, or serving delicate, flat foods such as pancakes, eggs, or burgers. It is a type of turner.

Usage

The term "pancake turner" is used to refer to the specific tool. It is a compound noun where "pancake" specifies the primary food item the "turner" is designed for. * Use the pancake turner to flip the pancakes when the edges look dry. * She carefully slid the pancake turner under the fried egg.

Advanced Usage

While designed for pancakes, the tool is versatile for other foods. * A thin, flexible pancake turner is ideal for flipping delicate fish fillets.

Variants and Related Words

• Spatula: This is a common synonym, though "spatula" can also refer to a utensil for mixing or spreading. In many contexts, especially in American English, "spatula" is used interchangeably with "pancake turner."
• Fish slice: A British English term for a similar utensil, often with a slotted blade.
• Flipper: An informal term for a turner used for flipping foods.

Synonyms

• Spatula (in the context of a turner)
• Flipper
• Turner

Related Phrases

• Slotted turner: A type of pancake turner with openings in the blade to allow grease or liquid to drain.
• Solid turner: A type of pancake turner with a continuous, unperforated blade.

Noun

1. turner for serving or turning pancakes