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

Meanwhile, the school’s craftsmanship branch has trained the heads of ready-to-wear ateliers at houses including Victoria Beckham, Kenzo and Mugler, as well as many premières mains and premières d’atelier. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

The Anima, which is meant to represent the soul of the atelier, was unveiled this past weekend by Pagani himself at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

One afternoon exploring the old town revealed a refreshing independent shopping scene of boutiques and ateliers. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 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