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 the focaccia from the oven once again and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025 All of Osteria Bianchi’s breads and pastas are made in-house, including the focaccia with Parmesan salsa, a favorite of Stonestreet. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 The focaccia was bouncy and satisfying, its open gluten structure perfect for soaking up the robust, nutty cheese concoction. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 The focaccia will be slightly taller in the cast iron skillet and thinner in the 9-by-13 pan or quarter-sheet pan. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 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 23 Feb. 2025.

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