atelier

noun

ate·​lier ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā 

1

: an artist's or designer's studio or workroom

2

: workshop

Examples of atelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With historic roots in royal courts and centuries-old ateliers, porcelain has a certain gravitas that can make any weeknight meal feel like an occasion. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Within it there are offices, factories, warehouses, photography studios, design departments, ateliers, a logistics center, showrooms complete with artful storefronts—all designed to fulfill desires at lightning speed. — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Reynolds is wearing a timepiece that Lerderer’s eponymous atelier released in 2025. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

The gown took 712 hours of work, including 405 hours of construction and atelier alterations, while the veil required an additional nine hours, according to the outlet. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

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