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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That focaccia — also available for sale — is made with Carolina grown and milled organic flour from Lindley Mills. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026 The film was shot on location in Italy, dousing the viewer in a delicious moving pageantry of pasta and focaccia sandwiches. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026 Gallivan’s focaccia also showed main character energy in the brunch menu with a play on biscuits and gravy. Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026 Jennifer gave the judges such a small piece of focaccia! Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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