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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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Nearby, an oven churned out focaccia-style pizzas, finished with fresh basil. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025 Its offerings include country sourdough loaves, focaccia, cinnamon rolls, croissants, brownies, cupcakes, simple breakfast sandwiches, Stone Creek coffee, Tootsie’s Tea and sweet tea. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025 Fans on Reddit's r/traderjoes thread have been raving about their recipes with the focaccia bread. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 From their everyday menu, the Ham and Havarti Croissant, Egg Breakfast Sandwich on house focaccia, and Cruffin (a mix between a croissant and a muffin) are must-trys. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

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