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Definition of petit four

petit four

Plural:petits fours
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• noun

1

A small, bite-sized confection or savory appetizer, typically served at the end of a meal or as an accompaniment to tea and coffee.

Example

"For dessert, the caterer served an elegant assortment of miniature tartlets, macarons, and iced petits fours."

2

A specific type of small cake cut from pound cake or sponge cake, layered with filling, and completely coated in fondant or icing.

Example

"The bakery specializes in delicately decorated petits fours adorned with tiny, handcrafted sugar flowers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The plural form is often written in the traditional French manner as 'petits fours', though the anglicized 'petit fours' is also widely accepted in English.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Petit four. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/petit-four
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