: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The petite sushi menu includes bluefin tuna, fatty tuna and caviar temaki, along with sashimi and sushi options such as Canadian salmon and sea bream.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
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Adjective
This year’s promotions are especially ripe with small space-friendly gems like petite seating and versatile home decor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The petite sushi menu includes bluefin tuna, fatty tuna and caviar temaki, along with sashimi and sushi options such as Canadian salmon and sea bream.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
Finding flattering, warm weather-friendly clothing suitable for petites can be a challenge.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Thanks to the mini length, this dress will hit right around mid-thigh for petites.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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