: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 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
Browse the entire Talbots petite section for more spring staples, including more of our favorites below.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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