chocolatier

noun

choc·​o·​la·​tier ˌchä-k(ə-)lə-ˈtir How to pronounce chocolatier (audio) ˌchȯ- How to pronounce chocolatier (audio)
: a maker or seller of chocolate candy

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Word History

Etymology

French, from chocolat chocolate

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chocolatier was in 1888

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“Chocolatier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolatier. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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