atelier

noun

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

Examples of atelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This year, the fashion and revelry continues, with Vogue World coming to life in Paris on the famed Place Vendôme, surrounded by haute couture ateliers at the center of the First Arrondissement. Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 As part of her search for the perfect wedding dress, Celine and Cynthia set up bridal appointments at different ateliers across New York City. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024 Refusing to dress the wives of German officers was reason enough to have an atelier shut down. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Stone’s BAFTAs dress and her British Vogue Fashion and Film party look are the latest homages to come out of Nicolas Ghesquière’s imaginative atelier. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024 Luxury luggage brand Globe Trotter has recently released a new range of its signature vintage-style cases in collaboration with atelier The Vampire's Wife, finished with chunky leather details and suitably vampish scarlet linings. Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024 Adding to their value proposition is that MTO shoes will be crafted in Suzuki’s atelier, unlike the ready-to-wear loafers which are produced in a factory. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024 The bride wore not one but three dresses crafted in the Chanel couture ateliers in Paris. Emma Spedding, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023 The airline offers both a 30-day virtual reality program and an in-person atelier (occasionally in English). Chantel Tattoli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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