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Definition of oatcake

oatcake

/ˈoʊt.keɪk/
oat · cake
Plural:oatcakes
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• noun

1

A thin, savory flatbread or crisp cracker made primarily from oatmeal, water, and fat, cooked on a griddle or baked in an oven and traditionally associated with Scotland and northern England.

Example

"She served a platter of aged cheddar and crisp Scottish oatcakes after dinner."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late Middle English period, formed as a compound of "oat" (from Old English āte) and "cake" (from Old Norse kaka).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oatcake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oatcake
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