baguette

noun

ba·​guette ba-ˈget 

1

: a gem having the shape of a narrow rectangle

also : the shape itself

2

: a long thin loaf of French bread

Examples of baguette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Santa Cruz bakery offers an impressive collection of baguettes and pastries, including croissants, fruit tarts, kouign amann, eclairs and creme puffs. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024

Her grid features scenes from bustling open-air markets, peach-colored sunsets overlooking cerulean hotel pools, and glimpses of local cuisine including baguette sandwiches and spiced rice dishes. —Ayen Deng Bior, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2024

While Louise travels around the world modelling for the biggest name designers and parties into the night, Benjamin is up early preparing baguettes at his family-run bakery. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 June 2024

Then there’s the Runner & Stone sourdough baguette — thinner, chewier and crisper than many of its ilk. —New York Times, 18 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, rod, from Middle French, from Italian bacchetta, ultimately from Latin baculum staff

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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