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

Recent Examples on the Web For the past eight years, visitors to Findlay Market could get a taste of that very same starter in the form of bread and delectable focaccias at Em’s Bread bakery. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024 Later in the day, the menu will transition to bites like Chicago tavern-style pizza, focaccia sandwiches, salads and soft serve. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 New on the menu is focaccia, which Al Souz says is baked inhouse daily. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024 Tule also serves paninis with focaccia from Truckee Sourdough. Irene Milanez, Sacramento Bee, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for focaccia 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Focaccia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focaccia. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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