atelier

noun

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

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Giuditta Brozzetti founded this atelier inside a deconsecrated church in the 1920s in order to help local women earn a living by weaving textiles. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025 Meruert Tolegen opened the doors to her first boutique Tuesday, welcoming guests into the full expression of her world with a location that includes not only a retail space but also her atelier. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 Among such ateliers is Icon 4×4, which has gained notoriety over the years for its Ford Bronco and Toyota Land Cruiser builds. Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025 For the big moment, Apple wore a custom Valentino gown, which Vogue reported took Valentino Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s atelier 750 hours to complete. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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