1
: a gem having the shape of a narrow rectangle
also
: the shape itself
2
: a long thin loaf of French bread
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Plain baguettes are two for $12, while herb- and garlic-flavored are two for $14.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet; broil in oven until lightly golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Crusty bread like ciabatta or baguette would make a welcome accompaniment, as would some fresh greens for a salad tossed with Martha's no-fail vinaigrette.
—Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
The actress paired the frock with two-tone pumps, a baguette purse, and porcelain drop earrings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet; broil in oven until lightly golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Crusty bread like ciabatta or baguette would make a welcome accompaniment, as would some fresh greens for a salad tossed with Martha's no-fail vinaigrette.
—Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
The actress paired the frock with two-tone pumps, a baguette purse, and porcelain drop earrings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baguette. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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baguette
noun
ba·guette
ba-ˈget 
1
: a gem (as a diamond) cut in a long narrow rectangle
also
: the shape itself
2
: a long thin loaf of French bread
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