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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Over the years Carney has created artwork for Patch NYC’s collaborations with the likes of luxury brand Hermes, Parisian ceramic atelier Astier de Villatte and French perfumer Fragonard. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Like her shoes, the bags are made in an atelier in Tuscany. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 Classically, such a scene would have played out in a bespoke tailor’s atelier. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025 My heart goes out to his family and all the wonderful people at his atelier during this time. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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