: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Back at the shoot, Saar is wearing one of these leather necklaces, paired with a Gucci kaftan that makes her petite frame look 20 feet tall.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Back at the shoot, Saar is wearing one of these leather necklaces, paired with a Gucci kaftan that makes her petite frame look 20 feet tall.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
Since most tops aren’t proportioned for petites, I'm often left with ill-fitting sleeves and necklines that are way too low.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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