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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If desired, toast focaccia pieces, cut sides up, on upper third oven rack (above bacon) until lightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Spend time wandering its stone streets to famous landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle, then swing through Piazza Mercantile or Piazza del Ferrarese to soak up the atmosphere, browse boutiques, or grab a bite—like a slice of focaccia Barese from a nearby panificio. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 The delicious bread and focaccia is all made in-house and served with a variety of regional olive oils. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Contrary to the post-Covid trend of ordering takeout in a rush, a new Fort Worth coffee shop is encouraging customers to stop, stay and enjoy craft coffee, tea or a focaccia sandwich. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

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