Definition of petite
: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
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The petite pan’s gently sloped sides are ideal for practicing your pan-flip, rolling omelets, or spooning up hot brown butter to baste a pork chop.
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My main beef is with the Toliman hoodie ($150), which claims to be unisex but is clearly cut with a long, narrow torso in mind and is not flattering on a petite, curvy woman’s figure.
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The menu includes roasted beets with citrus and feta, shrimp cocktail, biscuits and gravy, petite crab cakes and a tofu scramble.
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner started Nightgowns in August 2015, long before her appearance on the show, though at the time the show was at a petite bar in Bushwick called Bizarre Bar.
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The image of a petite woman on a bike, for instance, is more likely to help recruit smaller women.
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Her petite nose drips blood onto the paparazzi page of the Shine in her lap.
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Mamma Toledo's Pie Hole: $3.14 petite pies and a variety of signature flavors including Kahlua and cream, mango chili lime and orange Dreamscicle will be for sale.
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Haylee stands at about his shoulder, with petite features, long brown hair and careful red lipstick.
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On my doorstep was a petite, middle-aged Hispanic woman in a pink Gap sweatshirt and leggings.
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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.
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Infinite Style features an edit of Ann Taylor's products, including dresses, tops, and bottoms, as well as separate sections dedicated to workwear, weekend, and petites.
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What to get: Gai Yang This petite, no-frills Lakewood restaurant has some surprises up its sleeve.
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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.
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In the last few years the brand has also expanded into petites, bridal and celebrity collaborations.
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In front of the screen, a petite table covered by a white cloth displayed a single model place setting for a formal dinner party.
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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.
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First Known Use of petite
1926
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