: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
With a spicy-sweet broth, fat pieces of white fish, and coins of petite potatoes, this feel-good bowl will satisfy from last snow to first bloom.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The ankle iteration is great for petites, while the full-length version is great for taller frames.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Slimmer and tapered cuts (like the ones below) look great on petite frames.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
With a spicy-sweet broth, fat pieces of white fish, and coins of petite potatoes, this feel-good bowl will satisfy from last snow to first bloom.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Shop it in every length from petite to tall, plus 21 different colors that are all less than $50 while select sets are still on sale.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The ankle iteration is great for petites, while the full-length version is great for taller frames.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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