: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Young Kwon was a petite lady with impeccable manners and quiet stamina.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The mirror dates back to the 19th century, while the petite chair is actually a child’s Windsor-style seat.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Young Kwon was a petite lady with impeccable manners and quiet stamina.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
Keep scrolling to discover more of my cozy, casual, and cute petite picks from Walmart to help complete your fall wardrobe.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Pistola Lexi Distressed Ankle Wide Leg Jeans $168 Nordstrom
These are a fantastic option for petites who don’t want to deal with hemming their jeans or leggier ladies seeking an ankle-length fit.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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