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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Here are how three local chocolatiers are preparing for the holiday. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026 As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 Then, step into the historic Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop—where chocolatiers craft glossy bars and hand-pour truffles with finite precision—creating the legendary hot fudge sundae. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 When her daughter left for college, Williams had empty nest syndrome and decided to take classes to be a chocolatier. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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