: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Despite her petite stature, Nina roars through the Phoenix office and into Saxton’s world, showing Awan and Jim that often, the only way to get answers is to go against the grain and push past the obstacles in your path.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 May 2025
One senses Worth delighted in the extravagance proposed to clients and savoir faire made possible by his petites mains (still a term used in haute couture).
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The pretty and petite married mother of three boys with strawberry blonde hair was celebrating a $1,200 Keno win, according to court records.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Despite her petite stature, Nina roars through the Phoenix office and into Saxton’s world, showing Awan and Jim that often, the only way to get answers is to go against the grain and push past the obstacles in your path.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Noun
Shop similar white jeans and pants on Amazon from brands like Levi’s, Madewell, Joe’s Jeans, and Hudson, including styles for petites and plus sizes, starting at just $20.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 May 2025
One senses Worth delighted in the extravagance proposed to clients and savoir faire made possible by his petites mains (still a term used in haute couture).
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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