atelier

noun

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

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Okay, not to bring up The Lizzie McGuire Movie yet again, but this catwalk-by-country is kind of reminding me of when Lizzie tries on a bunch of insane outfits at that Italian atelier. Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 There are shaggy carpets by independent atelier Beni Rugs, installations by local artists Amine El Gotaibi and Laurence Leenaert (Lrnce), and furniture pieces sourced from nearby suppliers, to name just a few. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 Many ingredients are grown at the organic farm behind the hotel, which also hosts donkeys, ostriches, and the ateliers of craftspeople making pottery and papyrus paper. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 This spirit of preservation extends to the atelier's savoir-faire techniques as well. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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