Baguette

/bæˈɡɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A long, narrow loaf of French bread that is often crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.
She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery to enjoy with her soup.
A stick-shaped piece of something, often used in various contexts like jewelry or artistic design.
The artisan crafted a beautiful necklace featuring a baguette-shaped diamond.
A term used in cooking to refer to a preparation or presentation style that resembles a long, narrow shape.
The chef plated the dish with a baguette of puréed vegetables beside the meat.

Etymology

French, meaning 'stick' or 'baton'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

baguette sandwich
A sandwich made with a baguette.

Related Words

pain
French word for bread.
ciabatta
An Italian bread similar to baguette.

Slang Meanings

A metaphor for something long and thin.
Look at that baguette of a stick he found!