: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the shop does make a double chocolate cookie with sea salt and a chocolate hazelnut petite cookie (available only seasonally) for those craving some chocolate.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep scrolling to discover more of my cozy, casual, and cute petite picks from Walmart to help complete your fall wardrobe.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Though petite in size, this pantry stalwart will make a big impression on any savory dish in need of a hit of lemony tang.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the shop does make a double chocolate cookie with sea salt and a chocolate hazelnut petite cookie (available only seasonally) for those craving some chocolate.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The cropped style is perfect for petites and the pant comes in a few other shades the brand is recognizable for, like pine green and mustard yellow.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep scrolling to discover more of my cozy, casual, and cute petite picks from Walmart to help complete your fall wardrobe.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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