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

All the models carried an XL size, boxy bow bag stuffed with flowers and baguettes, which, according to Lei, aimed at bringing the Shushu/Tong girls from social media moments to the everyday. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

There are 342 black ceramic baguettes set into the bracelet alone. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Whip this up in just 10 minutes, and scoop on crackers and toasted baguettes. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

In a post to Instagram, Joey shared how much the pair enjoyed spending time together in the City of Lights and shared glimpses into a week full of glamorous streetwear, baguettes and sister selfies. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Mar. 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