petite

1 of 2

adjective

pe·​tite pə-ˈtēt 

: having a small trim figure

—usually used of a woman

petiteness noun

petite

2 of 2

noun

: a clothing size for short women

Examples of petite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Keep scrolling to shop more new petite-friendly Quince finds. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Think comfortable cottons and heavyweight fabrics, with a timeless silhouette, and—in true Gap fashion—each piece available in regular, tall, and petite sizing. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Noun

Track pants are great for petites because the side stripes elongate short frames. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 28 June 2026

This versatile top features a high neckline and a flattering cropped length that is perfect for petites. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, feminine of petit

First Known Use

Adjective

1766, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing petite

• petite bourgeoisie
• petite sirah
• petite syrah

Rhymes for petite

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete

Kids Definition

petite

adjective

pe·​tite

pə-ˈtēt

: having a small trim figure