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

Perched on a baguette slice and drizzled generously with sharp sherry vinegar and olive oil, the pimiento relleno is a San Sebastián classic, and the poster child of the oldest family-run bar in the Parte Vieja. —Marti Buckley, Saveur, 30 May 2024

Fresh mint, chopped Directions Toast baguette slices: Cut French baguette into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices; place on a large baking sheet. —Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 May 2024

The country has revealed a new baguette stamp that smells like a bakery. —Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 May 2024

The caption was accompanied by multiple images and videos, including one showing Berkeley holding a baguette and one showing the two making silly faces by the Eiffel Tower. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 May 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