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

Examples of focaccia in a Sentence

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Trattoria Trullo in Aliso Viejo will host a four-course, gluten-free dinner on Wednesday, May 27, giving diners a rare night of fresh pasta, focaccia and Italian comfort without the usual wheat-flour caveat. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 May 2026 Italo officially opens Tuesday, May 19, bringing handmade pasta, focaccia and other Italian staples to Charlotte in a space designed to feel intimate and relaxed, CharlotteFive previously reported. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Its thick, focaccia-like rectangular crust is topped with tomato sauce, local cheeses and savory ingredients like anchovies or onions. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 Ranking right up there with a fluffy piece of focaccia, a slice of garlic bread is one of my all-time favorite edible utensils to pair with any Italian meal. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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