noun
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 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- baguettes
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Etymology
Borrowed from French baguette ("stick, rod"), from Italian bacchetta, ultimately from Latin baculum ("staff").
Synonyms
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baguet
Rhymes for baguette
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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.
