English · Food & Drink
waffle
/ˈwɒf.əl/
[/ˈwɒf.əl/]
gridded batter cake
Beginnernoun
Definition
A waffle is a crisp cake made from batter, cooked in a special iron with a grid pattern.
Example
She topped the golden waffle with fresh strawberries and a generous spoonful of whipped cream.
She topped the golden waffle with fresh strawberries and a generous spoonful of whipped cream.
Etymology
From Dutch 'wafel', related to 'web' for the honeycomb pattern.
How & Where It’s Used
A popular breakfast item; as a verb it means to speak vaguely at length.