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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Remove focaccia from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 Zucchini bread and pimento cheese focaccia made with products sourced from local farmers and purveyors also make frequent appearances. Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 Is there an underserved niche of Santa Barbara moms with their own pristine vegetable gardens who’ve previously been too intimidated to attempt baking focaccia? Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025 This Italian sandwich chain is worth the wait for their fresh ingredients and perfectly fluffy focaccia. Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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