1. A type of bread that is longer and thinner than a bâtard loaf, with a crispy crust.
Usage: culinary; also spelled bâtard
2. A size of paper, typically 17 × 28 inches, used in printing and bookbinding.
Usage: printing; dated

Examples

• The bakery sells fresh batards every morning.
• She ordered a batard sandwich filled with roasted vegetables.
• The printer ordered a ream of batard paper for the project.
• A batard is smaller than a full baguette but larger than a roll.
• The chef sliced the warm batard diagonally for serving.