How to Use petite in a Sentence

petite

1 of 2 adjective

• In the snap, the tall teen smiles as she towers above her petite mom.
  — Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
• For petite fruit such as this, there’s no need to halve.
  — Abra Berens, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2023
• The dress is slim-fitting and available and petite and tall sizes.
  — Elizabeth Berry, goodhousekeeping.com, 12 May 2023
• Bambi hung one of her beloved seascapes above a petite desk in the bedroom.
  — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Country Living, 23 Aug. 2023
• Police say all of the women were petite and three of them were wrapped in burlap.
  — Morgan Canty, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2023
• Pick the petite box with five to seven items per month, or the classic box with eight to 10 per month.
  — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
• The petite Chameleon comes to life with Davis’ performance.
  — Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
• The woman seen in the video is tall, and their mother is a petite woman, the children said.
  — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2024
• Wildmikael was twenty-three and petite, with full cheeks and a puff of curly hair.
  — Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2023
• The set comes in lots of sizes and is stretchy enough to flatter both curvy and petite women, per reviews.
  — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 28 July 2023
• All four women were petite, and all four came from out of town to work as escorts.
  — Robert Kolker, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023
• An eclectic bunch of petite blooms evokes the feeling of an English garden—all in the space of a few feet.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 June 2023
• The tricky valveless trumpets weren’t the most polished, though, and the petite chalumeau, a precursor of the clarinet, veered in and out of tune.
  — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 21 Nov. 2022
• Dark hair and unspotted skin, a bony frame that would be called petite, not fragile.
  — Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
• The petite space feels open and peaceful thanks to a minimalist approach to the 1950s style.
  — Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 21 Dec. 2022
• Julia was muscular and petite, with a sweep of black hair cut short as a boy’s.
  — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
• These yoga pants come in classic black as well as navy and green and the sizes range from extra small to 3X and petite to tall.
  — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
• Her petite striped jacket was silk-screened, the gray stripes painted on a black background.
  — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 June 2023
• To give her silhouette some shape, the petite Coughlan cinched it with not one but two black leather belts.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
• Read some of our other home stories here: Two French gourmets, one petite kitchen.
  — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
• Guests at this hotel have access to a petite lazy river canopied by thatch palms.
  — Brittany Anas, Forbes, 16 July 2023
• What could be better than a 3-in-1 purse set that includes a large zippered tote, a petite satchel, and a wallet?
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
• That being said, the world of petite jeans — aka, jeans designed for petite women — has evolved.
  — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
• Prime petite filet, scallops and spiced eggplant are the main course options for a prix fixe meal at ARLO.
  — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
• The duo shared their plans Monday with reporters in a petite and tidy screening room on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank.
  — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2023
• The petite, five-pointed stars are typically cooked in soups with cheese and eggs.
  — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 Jan. 2023
• The petite 25-year-old from Norwich, Connecticut, was a mother of two.
  — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
• With a very petite profile, this chic leather backpack is the perfect go-to for a personal item on a flight or as a work bag.
  — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023
• Coming in at a petite 1-ounce, the volume didn't quite satisfy their hair's hunger.
  — Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Jan. 2024
• What to Consider: Sleeves run a bit long for petite sizes, and the color range is limited.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023

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petite

2 of 2 noun

• First, Williams-Adir bought a .32 Beretta, a gun petite enough to fit comfortably in her hands.
  — Washington Post, 10 July 2021
• Burton is the kind of petite that most brands consider to be off the big-sales spectrum.
  — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2019
• At one time, there were two matching chairs -- one petite and one normal-sized.
  — Brenda Yenke, cleveland.com, 15 Aug. 2019
• Here, Dior shared a few behind-the-scenes photos of the making of the dress exclusively with Vogue, plus a video of the petites mains at work in the atelier.
  — Emily Farra, Vogue, 6 July 2018
• On one end of the ring was Riho - a petite, 5-foot-2-inch Japanese wrestler weighing 98 pounds.
  — Samantha Schmidt, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019
• Though petite, this detangling brush still packs a punch.
  — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
• What to get: Gai Yang This petite, no-frills Lakewood restaurant has some surprises up its sleeve.
  — cleveland.com, 16 Oct. 2017
• Bows are a signature detail of Dior’s couture, created for the neckline, hip or toe of a shoe by the petites mains, or tiny hands, of the couture ateliers.
  — Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2020
• Five sizes are produced, a toro, robusto grande, lancero, corona gorda and a petite.
  — Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2021
• The pair have plans to further expand the Journelle brand this year to cater to more body types including petite and maternity.
  — Meggen Taylor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
• On my doorstep was a petite, middle-aged Hispanic woman in a pink Gap sweatshirt and leggings.
  — Amanda Needham, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2018
• In front of the screen, a petite table covered by a white cloth displayed a single model place setting for a formal dinner party.
  — Laura Miller, Slate Magazine, 19 Apr. 2017
• In terms of craft, is there a meaningful comparison to be made between the petites mains of the couture houses and the embroiderers of the Vatican?
  — Jason Farago, New York Times, 20 May 2018
• Straight Jeans Madewell is one of our favorite denim destinations for on-trend styles since much of its selection is offered in petite.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2023
• In the last few years the brand has also expanded into petites, bridal and celebrity collaborations.
  — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2017
• Rooms range from petites chambres to spectacular suites.
  — Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
• Miriam, a petite lapsed Mormon in her forties, had been connected to Linda through a friend, who had seemed to vanquish her own intense anxiety.
  — Sierra Crane Murdoch, Harper's Magazine, 3 May 2023
• These faux leather leggings only come in a standard 27-inch inseam, which is something to consider for anyone needing petite or tall length options.
  — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
• Sketches are delivered, petites mains are stitching about, and Lagerfeld is watching over it all with a discerning eye, signing off on each couture creation.
  — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2018
• Meanwhile, the range’s two curved clutches—one petite, the other slightly larger—take their cues from Hunting Season’s signature silhouette.
  — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2020
• The brand even offers several sizes of inseam options, so those of you who are particularly tall or petite will appreciate these.
  — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• From floral maxis and minimalist T-shirt styles, to floor-grazing bohemian silhouettes and more in petite and plus sizes, check out our favorite picks to wear from summer through fall below.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
• Compare this to ateliers like Valentino, who pride themselves on the hundreds upon hundreds of hours their petites mains spend pinning and embroidering and beading and chiaroscuro-ing mink onto a single couture dress.
  — Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, 13 Oct. 2017
• The boxy silhouette falls just below the belly button for a flattering fit, particularly for petites.
  — Andie Kanaras, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
• The petite, raven-haired designer Tatiana Baibabaeva seems to be living a globe-spanning fairytale that will, if everything goes according to plan, soon land her in sun-swept Mallorca keeping shop with her husband.
  — Vogue, 31 May 2018
• Fittingly, to go along with the theme of inclusivity, Bebe is also adding new size ranges and categories, including petites through plus, bridal, and professional attire.
  — Melissa Minton, Glamour, 31 July 2017
• While French Bee’s economy seats promise a cost-effective journey, the comfort and cushiness of Premium might be worth the splurge—particularly when traveling with les petites.
  — Caitlin Raux Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2023
• With petite, plus, tall and maternity collections, Infinitely Loft embraces a range of playful and professional styles for subscribers of all sizes.
  — Elizabeth Wolfe, NBC News, 11 May 2020
• And while mini bags may not be an unfamiliar silhouette by now, this summer’s versions bring a practical element despite being extra petite.
  — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2021
• Featuring options for men and women, as well as maternity, plus-sized and petites, clients can receive Fixes automatically or schedule them on-demand, with a variety of styles to choose from for all budgets — plus free shipping and returns.
  — NBC News, 18 Dec. 2018

Last Updated: 3 May 2024