atelier

noun

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

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Designed in Burch’s New York atelier, the collection includes ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, beauty and home. David Moin, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 One spot to check out is Gas Bijoux, an atelier that creates exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025 For Chanel, Matthieu Blazy set its specialist atelier Maison Lemarié on the task of creating feather Camellias, headpieces, earrings and large skirts. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 For an avant-garde take on a historic craft, make a detour for Palmas Douradas’ shoppable atelier in São Brás de Alportel. Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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