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

Just a baguette and cheese in the park. —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025

The patisserie, founded by Matti Knio, is known for its beautiful French pastries such as cakes and tarts, a variety of croissants and crusty baguettes. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Topped with slices of baguette and plenty of cheese, this classic soup is hearty and filling. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025

The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for baguette

• abet
• asset
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette
• cadet

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