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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In 2002, the Hershey Trust, with its controlling interest in the company, killed a deal to sell the chocolatier to the Wm. David P. Willis, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 After 12 years in business, a beloved Dallas chocolatier is closing down. Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 The Swiss chocolatier Lindt even published research this month showing consumers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic exhibited greater demand for high-end candy — apparently driven by a desire for small luxuries. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026 One such tradition is the vintage Easter eggs, which the chocolatier has been making since the 1920s. Air Mail, 4 Apr. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chocolatier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolatier. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster