baguette

[bæˈɡet]

baguette Definition

a long, thin loaf of French bread that is commonly made from basic lean dough (the dough, though not the shape, is defined by French law).

Using baguette: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "baguette" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I bought a baguette for breakfast.

  • Example

    The bakery sells fresh baguettes every morning.

  • Example

    We had baguettes with our soup for lunch.

baguette Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for baguette

  • French bread
  • stick bread

Phrases with baguette

  • a long, narrow diamond cut into a rectangular or tapered shape

    Example

    She loves her engagement ring with a baguette diamond on each side.

  • baguette-cut

    a type of diamond cut that is rectangular or tapered in shape

    Example

    The jeweler recommended a baguette-cut diamond for the necklace.

  • a type of embroidery stitch that creates a row of small vertical stitches

    Example

    She used baguette stitch to create the border of the design.

Origins of baguette

from Middle French 'baguette', meaning 'wand, stick'

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Summary: baguette in Brief

A 'baguette' [bæˈɡet] is a long, thin loaf of French bread made from basic lean dough. It is a staple of French cuisine and often served with meals or used as a sandwich bread. 'Baguette' can also refer to a type of diamond cut or an embroidery stitch.

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