Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

petit-four

noun

/ˈpɛtɪˌfʊr/

Definition

A small, bite-sized dessert or confection that is often served at parties and celebrations.

Examples

The pastry chef prepared a stunning arrangement of petit-fours for the wedding reception.
At the tea party, guests enjoyed a variety of colored petit-fours, each with different fillings.
She brought home a box of chocolate and vanilla petit-fours to share with her family.

Meaning

Petit-four refers to a small cake or pastry that is generally sweet in flavor and beautifully decorated, often served as part of a dessert platter or as an accompaniment to tea or coffee.