baguette

Or ba·guet

[ba-get]

noun

1. a long, narrow loaf of French bread.

2. Jewelry.

   1. a rectangular shape given to a small gem, especially a diamond, by cutting and polishing.

   2. a gem having this shape.

3. Architecture.,  a small convex molding, especially one of semicircular section.

baguette

/ bæˈɡɛt /

noun

1. a narrow French stick loaf

2. a small gem cut as a long rectangle

3. the shape of such a gem

4. architect a small moulding having a semicircular cross section

Word History and Origins

Origin of baguette¹

First recorded in 1720–30; from French, from Italian bacchetta “little stick,” equivalent to bacch(io) “stick” (from Latin baculus “stick, walking stick, scepter”) + -etta -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of baguette¹

C18: from French, from Italian bacchetta a little stick, from bacchio rod, from Latin baculum walking stick

Example Sentences

Bordeaux, baguettes and brie can only do so much to tempt the entrepreneurial class to stick around.

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The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a pre-packed baguette have said their daughter would be "very proud" of how a change in the law is saving lives.

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The meal began with my favorite dish of the night: bone marrow with short rib marmalade, pickled mustard seeds, watercress salad, and crispy baguette.

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She set two slices of baguette on the counter and stared at her options.

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It’s best enjoyed warm and served alongside tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cut-up vegetables.

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Related Words

• bauble 
• bead 
• bling 
• gem 
• gemstone 
• ornament 
• stone 
• trinket