baguette

ba·guette | \ ba-ˈget

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Definition of baguette

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 Following the lockdown announcement, bakeries were reportedly rationing bread as some clients ordered 20 (or more) baguettes each. — Colleen De Bellefonds, SELF, "As an American Expat in Paris, Boulangeries Are My Source of Comfort Right Now," 28 Apr. 2020 In France, the fight against COVID-19 is being waged one baguette at a time. — John Leicester, The Christian Science Monitor, "In France, buying baguettes daily becomes a moral choice," 26 Mar. 2020 If the handshake is the Ford Durango or Levi’s 501 of introductions, then la bise is as French as a baguette. — Nick Haramis, New York Times, "Farewell to the Friendly Cheek Kiss," 1 May 2020 Or try the Family Feast Value Meal, which includes two half sandwiches, two kids' sandwiches, salad, family-size mac and cheese, and a baguette. — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, "Restaurants Open on Mother's Day 2020 for Delivery or Carryout," 29 Apr. 2020 Smaller loaves and baguettes will take 25 to 30 minutes. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "4 ingredient bread recipe is easy and there is no need to knead," 19 Apr. 2020 Courtesy of Wayfair Upgrade your usual lunch with a sandwich featuring a homemade baguette. — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, "The 7 Best Bread Pans to Bake Your Next Loaf to Perfection," 6 Apr. 2020 Film, photography and a general worship of French cuisine have all cemented the baguette’s place in Western pop culture, but in this case, the hype matches the subject. — Washington Post, "The 10 best breads in the world," 19 Mar. 2020 Millions of French consume billions of baguettes each year, and not just as fuel. — John Leicester, BostonGlobe.com, "Daily bread? In France, fighting virus one baguette at a time," 28 Mar. 2020

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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baguette. Accessed 7 Jun. 2020.

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