: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, making these pants suitable for a range of heights, not just petite shoppers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The petite sirloin is a section of beef cut from the sirloin area (which lies behind the short loin and ahead of the round).
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, making these pants suitable for a range of heights, not just petite shoppers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
In addition to private brands, Kohl’s turnaround strategy involves putting a strong focus on petites, fashion and fine jewelry, opening price points, impulse items, re-instituting coupons on certain brands, and Sephora.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the length, this is also an excellent choice for petites.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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