Definition of "baguette" []

• A gem cut in the form of a narrow rectangle. (noun)
• The form of such a gem. (noun)
• Architecture A narrow convex molding. (noun)
• A small narrow loaf of French bread often used for sandwiches. (noun)

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• "I'm reading the Harry Potter books in French and "baguette" is the word they use for "wand.""
• "Le sandwich baguette is one of the cheapest and fastest yet, I think, most filling lunches you can get when you're in any French city - a great way to economize."
• "The greeks also stuff their gyros with fries … mmm … and I - love - the Israeli style pita breads … Kosher Delight gets that right too, but their baguette is so damn good too."