baguette

noun

ba·​guette ba-ˈget How to pronounce baguette (audio)
Synonyms of baguettenext
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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Delicate, enriched breads like brioche or challah will dry out quickly, and crusty breads like sourdough, baguettes, and bagels can lose their crisp exteriors and become tough. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a meal that will fill your house with good smells. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026 Together, the couple makes gluten free sourdough loaves, baguettes and banana bread along with other pastries like cookies and donuts. Mars King, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026 Sourdough, multigrain, sprouted grain, pumpernickel, boules, baguettes, batons, the list goes on, but one type may rise above the pack. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026 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

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of baguette was in 1917

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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baguette. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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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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