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baguette

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Noun — A long, narrow loaf of French bread with a crisp crust.

Synonyms

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baguet

How to use baguette

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fresh baguette baguette-cut diamond crusty baguette

Etymology

Borrowed from French baguette ("stick, rod"), from Italian bacchetta, ultimately from Latin baculum ("staff").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “baguette” mean?

The word “baguette” means a long, narrow loaf of French bread with a crisp crust. In plain terms, either the classic long French loaf, or a narrow rectangular gem cut of the same shape.

How do you pronounce “baguette”?

“Baguette” is pronounced ba-GEHT (/bæˈɡɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “baguette” in a sentence?

Here is “baguette” used in a sentence: “She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery on the corner.”

What part of speech is “baguette”?

“Baguette” is a noun.

Where does the word “baguette” come from?

The word “baguette” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French baguette ("stick, rod"), from Italian bacchetta, ultimately from Latin baculum ("staff").

How many meanings does “baguette” have?

“Baguette” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow loaf of French bread with a crisp crust.

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