petit

pəˈti

Definitions

1. adjective

small or little in size or amount

“The petit café on the corner served delicious pastries.”

2. noun

a small cup of coffee, typically served in a café

“I ordered a petit at the café to go with my croissant.”

3. noun

a small amount or serving of something

“The chef served a petit portion of the expensive dish to give us a taste.”

Synonyms

  • little
  • mini
  • miniature
  • small

Antonyms

  • big
  • enormous
  • large