: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Martinez suggests that tall hats can create the illusion of height for petite figures, while wide brims generally complement taller individuals.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
David Moin, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Alfred Dunner, a market brand sold at Penney’s, also offers petites.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
For instance, my favorite bean — the petite Alubia Blanca, virtually international — is creamy with a thin skin, perfect for the book’s Alubia Blancas With Clams and Spanish Chorizo.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Martinez suggests that tall hats can create the illusion of height for petite figures, while wide brims generally complement taller individuals.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
The company will also be refocusing its attention on fine jewelry and petites.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Alfred Dunner, a market brand sold at Penney’s, also offers petites.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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