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

Examples of chocolatier in a Sentence

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Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate Bombs These decadent hot chocolate bombs from master chocolatier Jacques Torres are exploding with flavor. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 Owned by two brothers, the chocolatier offers a wide variety of unique bonbon flavors like that of ginger caramel crunch, hibiscus honey or flavors like double milk chocolate for those who prefer a more traditional approach. Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025 Enterprising chocolatiers from Berlin to Buenos Aires began creating their own versions. Bobby Ghosh, Time, 29 Oct. 2025 Within a few years, bean-to-bar became something of a manifesto and spread throughout Europe and the United States, giving rise to artisanal chocolatiers. Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chocolatier

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 7 Nov. 2025.

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