chocolatier

noun

choc·​o·​la·​tier ˌchä-k(ə-)lə-ˈtir  ˌchȯ- 

: a maker or seller of chocolate candy

Examples of chocolatier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mamounia also houses its own retail space for fashion accessories, fragrances, objects and art de la table, as well La Boutique Pierre Hermé, a shop dedicated to the creations of the French pastry chef and chocolatier. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Coffee roaster and bean-to-bar chocolatier Kabuki is a destination in itself. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Gene Wilder heralded the first adaptation in 1971, playing the startling chocolatier Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Little Debbie has teamed up with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés to bring three of its most popular snacks to life as gourmet chocolate bars. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from chocolat chocolate

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above