baguette

noun

ba·​guette ba-ˈget How to pronounce baguette (audio)
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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Before Nesquik's big moment in the spotlight, many of the extras and the crew members visited the alley where the bull was waiting patiently and eating carrots and full baguettes. Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The dial had no baguette indexes or dial inscription, leaving just the vivid hue, platinum date window frame and tiny diamond in the case as a clue to how incredibly special this piece was. Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The look also featured a vintage Fendi baguette bag. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025 Pair with hummus, tahini and toasted baguette, or with a rich minestrone. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baguette

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of baguette was in 1926

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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baguette. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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baguette

noun
ba·​guette ba-ˈget How to pronounce baguette (audio)
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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