: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
These petite potatoes are boiled, then stir fried, tossed with a salty-sweet sauce and finished with sesame seeds, green onions and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Tarse Linen-blend Palazzo Capri Pants These linen-blend palazzo pants may not be tailored for petites, but the capri length is perfect for travelers under 5-foot-4.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
They’re made of rayon, nylon, and spandex, and are currently available in a petite-friendly 24-inch inseam.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
These petite potatoes are boiled, then stir fried, tossed with a salty-sweet sauce and finished with sesame seeds, green onions and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Leora is a cropped shape with just a hint of an on-trend, curved leg, ideal for petites, as well.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Tarse Linen-blend Palazzo Capri Pants These linen-blend palazzo pants may not be tailored for petites, but the capri length is perfect for travelers under 5-foot-4.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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