: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
This petite pup was living at Franklin County Dog Shelter in Columbus at the time and, sadly for him, was struggling to attract any adoption interest at all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
David Moin, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Within two days in her care that changed though, with the resulting makeover transforming Winnie from a seemingly big and shaggy dog to the most petite of pups.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
American holly, for example, has a strong pyramidal form, while petite ‘Gem Box’ inkberry holly has a round outline.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
This petite pup was living at Franklin County Dog Shelter in Columbus at the time and, sadly for him, was struggling to attract any adoption interest at all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Alfred Dunner, a market brand sold at Penney’s, also offers petites.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Within two days in her care that changed though, with the resulting makeover transforming Winnie from a seemingly big and shaggy dog to the most petite of pups.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for petite
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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