focaccia

noun

fo·​cac·​cia fō-ˈkä-ch(ē-)ə How to pronounce focaccia (audio)
: a flat Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil

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Lunch is focaccia sandwiches, each the size of a phonebook. R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 From Gabriela, expect her signature focaccia and other breads and a spin on Tiramisu, an Italian dessert, plus other desserts. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Try our focaccia, spinach, pesto, gouda, and ham line-up first, or swap in alternative breads, cheeses, proteins, and flavor-boosters. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 Or In Italy At Brother Wolf This place gets its inspiration from Italian aperitivo bars with small bites like focaccia, arancini, and seasonal crostini. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for focaccia

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Late Latin focacia (neuter plural), from Latin focus hearth

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of focaccia was in 1881

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“Focaccia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focaccia. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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