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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There are five sandwich choices, all made on airy sourdough focaccia. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026 Toasted Caprese Focaccia- Mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, basil pesto spread, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a black pepper focaccia. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 The team produces a variety of pies, including a thin Roman-style pizza described as a cross between New York and Neapolitan, as well as a focaccia pizza with a thick but airy crust. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026 Come for the stecca bread, a rustic focaccia-meets-baguette baked fresh each morning. Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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