focaccia

noun

fo·​cac·​cia fō-ˈkä-ch(ē-)ə 

: a flat Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil

Examples of focaccia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Florence, locals will bemoan the lines at All'Antico Vinaio, because there are so many other incredible focaccia sandwich shops around that don't require a wait. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Then it's piled on the Italian Corner's housemade focaccia bread that is topped with olive oil and salt before baking. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Bake until the focaccia is set and slightly puffed and registers an internal temperature of 190°F, 18 to 22 minutes. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The restaurant specializes in the rectangular Detroit deep dish pizza, known for its focaccia dough. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above