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Definition of baguette

baguette

/bæˈɡɛt/
ba · guette
Plural:baguettes
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• noun

1

A long, narrow loaf of French bread characterized by a crisp crust and a chewy interior.

Example

"She stopped by the bakery to buy a fresh baguette and some cheese for lunch."

2

A gem, especially a diamond, that has been cut into a long, rectangular shape.

Example

"The engagement ring featured a stunning emerald surrounded by sparkling diamond baguettes."

3

A small, narrow rectangular handbag with a short strap, typically designed to be carried tightly under the arm.

Example

"She completed her evening outfit with a vintage designer baguette."

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• Rhymes for baguette

• Nearby Words

bagman
bagpipe
bagpiper
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bah
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'baguette' (wand, little rod), from Italian 'bacchetta', diminutive of 'bacchio' (rod or stick), tracing back to Latin 'baculum'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baguette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baguette
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