focaccia

[ foh-kah-chuh ]

noun

, plural fo·cac·cias.

1. a large, round, flat Italian bread, sprinkled before baking with olive oil, salt, and often herbs.

focaccia

/ fəˈkætʃə /

noun

1. a flat Italian bread made with olive oil and yeast

Word History and Origins

Origin of focaccia¹

1975–80; < Italian < Late Latin focacia (neuter plural), derivative of Latin focus hearth, perhaps with -āceus -aceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of focaccia¹

from Italian

Example Sentences

A half-mile northeast of that is Wild Rye Bakery, with a dozen Italian and French breads and pastries including focaccia, baguettes and lunch offerings such as quiche and ham-cheese croissants.

From Seattle Times

Look for things like grilled artichoke hearts, stuffed pepperoncini, cooked shrimp, cheese straws, savory tartlets, focaccias or little phyllo pastries.

From Washington Times

Lewis’ signature dish was lemon-herb scallops with wild mushroom parmesan risotto and roasted asparagus with white truffle herb oil and charred focaccia.

From Seattle Times

The word focaccia originally derives from the Latin for “hearth.”

From New York Times

The image is instead believed to be a focaccia covered with fruit, including pomegranate and possibly dates, finished with spices or a type of pesto, experts said.

From Seattle Times