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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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The event featured a preview of Vince’s holiday 2025 collection and provided an immersive experience highlighting the craftsmanship and design expertise of the Vince atelier. David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 The Pillbox Hat Seen above in one of her signature pillbox hats, Vergara, has an unmatched ability to unearth the most special and unforgettable vintage and contemporary finds—like this made to order silver sailor hat from Amy Lawrance’s atelier. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set. Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025 The restaurant itself extends the brand’s storytelling from atelier to table. Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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