chocolatier

noun

choc·​o·​la·​tier ˌchä-k(ə-)lə-ˈtir  ˌchȯ- 

: a maker or seller of chocolate candy

Examples of chocolatier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Timothée Chalamet took on the role of a young Willy Wonka trying to make it as a chocolatier. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Little Debbie has teamed up with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés to bring three of its most popular snacks to life as gourmet chocolate bars. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, despite being the world’s largest cocoa producer and boasting a population of more than 30 million people, Côte d’Ivoire counts only about two dozen chocolatiers. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Built in 1886 for chocolatiers Hawley & Hoops, the building was once one of the country’s largest chocolate factories before eventually becoming one of downtown’s first full-service condominium conversions. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from chocolat chocolate

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above