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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In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
No need to stress over baking the cheese; simply toast up baguette slices and slather the spread on top.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Toast baguette slices and serve with the crab cakes.
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Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Set a timer for 6 to 7 minutes for a baguette and about 10 minutes for a larger loaf.
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Devra Ferst,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
No need to stress over baking the cheese; simply toast up baguette slices and slather the spread on top.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Toast baguette slices and serve with the crab cakes.
—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Set a timer for 6 to 7 minutes for a baguette and about 10 minutes for a larger loaf.
—
Devra Ferst,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baguette. Accessed 29 Jun. 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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