atelier

noun

ate·​lier ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā How to pronounce atelier (audio)
1
: an artist's or designer's studio or workroom
2

Examples of atelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Today, the brand continues to merge tradition and innovation by drawing inspiration from New York’s punk movement, Art Deco buildings and streetwear while working concurrently with its in-house France ateliers. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025 Now, the creatives at the atelier have mastered the art for today. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2025 In August 2022, Nicola told Variety that there was no clash over the dress, explaining that Victoria's atelier simply couldn't do it. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 June 2025 Whether in a 19th-century château with a private garden, an Art Deco mansion with an intriguing history, or at a former fashion atelier reimagined for the present day, the city’s hotels invite you to experience Paris at its most beautiful and beguiling. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for atelier

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French astelier woodpile, from astele splinter, from Late Latin astella, diminutive of Latin astula

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of atelier was in 1699

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Atelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atelier. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on atelier

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!