noun
baguette
ba-GEHT
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 notesIn 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").