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Definition of petite
: having a small trim figure —usually used of a woman
petiteness
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Recent Examples of petite from the Web
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All of MM.LaFleur's pieces come in a range of sizes, from petite to plus.
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If your name is Chris, Ruth's Chris Steak House in Ann Arbor has a petite filet steak waiting for you.
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In real life, Seo Hyun is petite and polite, with long bangs skirting her eyes.
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As noted, steaks top the menu here, from a 6-ounce petite filet mignon to a 28-ounce porterhouse, while the lively bar offers creative libations.
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Fidaa, a petite woman with dark hair and a quiet demeanor, complied for three years.
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The spicy provoletta (a cheese aged 10 months), melted and mixed with petite diced chistorra sausages, is a crowd pleaser of a dish, served with crusty bread.
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Work from some of the country's most esteemed artists is displayed throughout the hotel — plus, there is a petite onsite museum that should not be missed.
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Ken is more petite in both those areas, with the fluctuations in waistline most obvious when Ken is less than fully dressed.
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Origin and Etymology of petite
French, feminine of petit
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Definition of petite
: a clothing size for short women
First Known Use of petite
1926
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PETITE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of petite for English Language Learners
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: having a small and thin body
PETITE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of petite for Students
: having a small trim figure
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