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

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

Parfait Paris is a patisserie and boulangerie selling homemade French favorites — from croissants and macarons to baguettes and its bestseller, Dubai Pain Suisse. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025

And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well. —Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025

The couple began experimenting with sourdough at home, starting with baguettes. —Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 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