Small but Mighty: ette (small)

Learn this list of words ending with ette meaning "small, diminutive."
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  1. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  2. vignette
    a brief literary description
  3. marionette
    a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
  4. croquette
    a small patty of minced food that is coated and fried
  5. cassette
    a flat case holding magnetic tape for playing sound or video
  6. epaulette
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  7. lorgnette
    eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
  8. pipette
    a tube to measure or transfer precise volumes of liquid
  9. lunette
    semicircular or crescent-shaped opening
  10. vinaigrette
    a dressing made of oil, a sour liquid, and seasonings
  11. luncheonette
    a small restaurant serving simple, light meals
  12. barrette
    a small clip for holding hair in place
Created on Fri Mar 20 11:23:07 EDT 2026 (updated Fri Mar 20 11:55:46 EDT 2026)

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