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

In 2019, Italy’s Starhotels group launched La Grande Bellezza – the Dream Factory, an initiative designed to foster collaborations with leading artisans and historic ateliers, highlighting creativity, savoir-faire and cultural heritage. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

While in New York for Fashion Week, Giulia stepped into the Calvin Klein atelier to discover a rack holding her wedding dress alongside her looks for the brand’s runway show. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

The center is a useful starting point for understanding the area’s history, and from there, visitors can follow their interests into neighboring galleries, boutiques, and ateliers. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Three years on, the atelier is now celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of new exhibitions across India’s financial capital. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 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