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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The menu consists of baked goods and focaccia sandwiches. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026 Roman pizza's crust is a lighter version of focaccia and is cut into squares. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Sicily has its thick, focaccia-like pizza. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Neverland Pizzeria founder Josep Zara said he was inspired by a fresco unearthed in Pompeii in 2023 that appeared to show a focaccia-like flatbread with spices, pomegranate seeds and dates. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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