chocolatier

noun

choc·​o·​la·​tier ˌchä-k(ə-)lə-ˈtir How to pronounce chocolatier (audio) ˌchȯ- How to pronounce chocolatier (audio)
: a maker or seller of chocolate candy

Examples of chocolatier in a Sentence

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Bonbons are available at the Piazza Carmel chocolatier in flavors like marzipan, raspberry chipotle dark chocolate truffle, rose white chocolate truffle and strawberry cheesecake truffle. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 Not too shabby for not being formally trained; the duo learned everything online by researching and reaching out to chocolatiers to perfect their technique. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026 Here are how three local chocolatiers are preparing for the holiday. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026 As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chocolatier

Word History

Etymology

French, from chocolat chocolate

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chocolatier was in 1888

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“Chocolatier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolatier. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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