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

Crafted from 18-karat white gold, this high-jewelry piece is adorned with baguette diamonds across its dial, case, and bracelet. —Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024

Catch up quick: Co-owner Dominique Rizzo originally opened La Boulangerie on Magazine Street and earned a loyal following for his croissants, baguettes and pastries that are miniature works of art. —Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024

Whip this up in just 10 minutes, and scoop on crackers and toasted baguettes. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024

They’re finished with charming beads in the shapes of macarons, champagne and baguettes. —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 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