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

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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 Is it meant to suggest something about focaccia’s typically dimpled surface, in which case … kinda rude? Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 Chiara De Martin, originally from the Veneto region of Italy, is behind the ever-evolving menu of antipasti, including vitello tonnato and focaccia with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio cream. Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025 Tomato and Mozzarella on Focaccia The tomato and mozzarella on focaccia is a protein-rich option for vegetarians. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 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 Oct. 2025.

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