petit four
noun
a small teacake, variously frosted and decorated.
petit fours
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pluralof petit four.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gone were the petit fours and open bar and light-projected logos for sponsor Stella Artois.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2023
Scrolling through his YouTube channel is like salivating over a tray of petit fours in an exquisite patisserie.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2022
The Great British Baking Show As the hour opens the four remaining bakers prepare petit fours, then fraisier cakes provide a major challenge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2018
In Colonia Cacho try petit fours and delicious tarts at a French pastry on Calle Aguacalientes.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2018
Between the sip of whatever this was, and one of the fancy Spring petit fours from the Court of the Seasons, Aru felt clearheaded and sharp-eyed.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
