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baguette

ba-GEHT

Baguette (noun) means a long, narrow loaf of French bread with a crisp crust. Example: “She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery on the corner.”

noun
1
A long, narrow loaf of French bread with a crisp crust.
"She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery on the corner."
2
A gemstone or narrow rectangular shape cut to resemble the loaf.
"The ring was set with small baguette diamonds along the band."

How to use baguette

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the classic long French loaf, or a narrow rectangular gem cut of the same shape.

Common pairings
fresh baguette baguette-cut diamond crusty baguette

Word forms

baguettes plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

baguet

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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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