noun
baz
Baz (noun) means a placeholder name used in examples or code, typically following "foo" and "bar.". Example: “The tutorial used foo, bar, and baz as stand-in variable names.”
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A placeholder name used in examples or code, typically following "foo" and "bar."
"The tutorial used foo, bar, and baz as stand-in variable names."
How to use baz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nonsense placeholder word programmers use in examples, in the same family as "foo" and "bar."
When to use it
Informal, mostly used in programming and tech contexts.
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The tutorial used foo, bar, and _____ as stand-in variable names.
Etymology
This word has two main origins: it may be borrowed from Persian باز (bâz, "falcon"), or from Spanish Baz.
Frequently asked questions
What does “baz” mean?
The word “baz” means a placeholder name used in examples or code, typically following "foo" and "bar.". In plain terms, a nonsense placeholder word programmers use in examples, in the same family as "foo" and "bar.".
How do you use “baz” in a sentence?
Here is “baz” used in a sentence: “The tutorial used foo, bar, and baz as stand-in variable names.”
What part of speech is “baz”?
“Baz” is a noun.
What is the meaning of baz?
"baz" (noun) means a placeholder name used in examples or code, typically following "foo" and "bar.".
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