focaccia
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of focaccia
1975–80; < Italian < Late Latin focacia (neuter plural), derivative of Latin focus hearth, perhaps with -āceus -aceous
Explanation
Focaccia is an Italian flatbread that's similar to pizza crust. You can eat focaccia on its own, or use it to make an especially delicious sandwich. Focaccia is an Italian word that comes from its ancient Roman version, panis focacius, or "hearth bread." The Latin root is focus, "hearth or place for baking." If you're trying focaccia for the first time, you'll notice its similarity to brick oven pizza without the toppings. Focaccia also tends to be a bit thicker and chewier than pizza crust, because it gets an extra rise before it's baked.
Vocabulary lists containing focaccia
A Toast to Bread
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Example Sentences
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Dishes included ramp-pesto focaccia, trout crudo with pickled ramps and farfalle topped with ramp crema.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In 2020, the company rolled out rosemary focaccia, which remains on the menu.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Carolina Gelen’s beetroot focaccia is spring: shocking-pink dough rising on my counter, later freckled with crystalline shards of salt.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
One foster regales the group with a tale of stolen focaccia.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
Last year, 4 Eyes Bakery, based in Staveley near Chesterfield, won with its garlic and rosemary deep pan focaccia creation.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025
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