focaccia
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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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Dishes included ramp-pesto focaccia, trout crudo with pickled ramps and farfalle topped with ramp crema.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
There's even a focaccia cake with roasted tomato, pesto and feta icing – a savoury offering Sunga is delighted to see.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
In 2020, the company rolled out rosemary focaccia, which remains on the menu.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
Here’s the basic setup: Make your focaccia and let it cool slightly.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
Sticking with the Italian route, another easy make-ahead tailgate meal is focaccia sandwiches.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
Look for things like grilled artichoke hearts, stuffed pepperoncini, cooked shrimp, cheese straws, savory tartlets, focaccias or little phyllo pastries.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
They’re now turning out sourdough and rye-wheat loaves, focaccias, baguettes and vegan sourdough cinnamon buns.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
Stand mixers are particularly useful for stiff doughs, such as for bagels, or looser ones, such as some focaccias.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2020
I mean, where to begin with the world of Sicilian focaccias?
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2018
And answer an insultingly easy question correctly and you could be off to munch prawn focaccias at Arsenal v Everton.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2011
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