atelier

noun

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

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The latest evidence of their prowess is showcased in the atelier’s reenvisioning of the 964-generation of the 911 (built from 1989 through 1994) through the prism of their Classic Turbo services. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025 Leo Wong is making ceramic flowers of such delicacy and detail in his atelier. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The twins—who use the brownstone as the showroom, atelier, and gallery for their lifestyle brand, L’Enchanteur—have lovingly recreated this image of their mother, who died four years ago, in their jewelry. Thessaly La Force, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025 Image In conversations this month, Jolie seemed frustrated that the atelier was viewed as another exclusive downtown boutique. Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 24 Mar. 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

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“Atelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atelier. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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