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

Already the epicenter for brick-and-mortar purveyors of luxury, Beverly Hills has a new addition to its litany of A-list ateliers, the Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

The process feels like a private atelier appointment rather than traditional banking or a pawn shop experience. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The brand’s fabrics are custom-made in Italy, while garments are produced across Europe through relationships with small ateliers. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

They have been created in Dior’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, and designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the couple. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 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