: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Tim Lenz When the square footage situation is petite, color-drenching is the way to go.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Available in three different colors and carried in petite and tall sizes, this pick comes with a stretchy, waist-hugging elastic waist, hemmed shorts, and deep side pockets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Then, in 2019, the Little Car Company received a license from the marque to bring the petite racer back—as a ¾ scale vehicle with a more powerful electric motor.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Tim Lenz When the square footage situation is petite, color-drenching is the way to go.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
The hotel also offers extensive fitness and spa facilities, including a 60-foot lap pool, and the petite in-house Van Baerle Shopping Gallery has luxury boutiques from Bonebakker, Skins Cosmetics, Bert Visser, Club Cinq, La Casa del Habano, and The Hand.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Available in three different colors and carried in petite and tall sizes, this pick comes with a stretchy, waist-hugging elastic waist, hemmed shorts, and deep side pockets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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