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 Millions and millions are delivered to similar facilities in West Africa and then shipped to warehouses in Amsterdam; Hamburg; and Antwerp, Belgium, for the world’s top chocolatiers. Mumbi Gitau, Fortune Europe, 27 Feb. 2024 The fantasy musical, starring Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric, fictional chocolatier, has crossed $600 million globally. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024 Don't leave without a box of treats for the ride or flight home from craft chocolatier Condor Chocolates. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 In addition to a Dolby Atmos audio option, the film is supplemented with featurettes focusing on director King, composer Joby Talbot, production designer Nathan Crowley, costume designer Lindy Hemming, and real-life chocolatier Gabriella Cugno. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 Today, the company operates boutiques in 180 cities worldwide and prides itself on using less sugar than other chocolatiers and no artificial ingredients. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2024 Timothée Chalamet’s chocolatier origin story Wonka sung its way to third place with another $6.4 million, bringing its domestic total to $187 million ($531.7 million worldwide). Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2024 Complicating matters for some business, like florists, chocolatiers and balloon suppliers, this year the parade will coincide with Valentine’s Day as well as Ash Wednesday. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024 Julie Waterman, owner and chocolatier at Indulgence Chocolatiers, which has three locations in the Milwaukee area, said the care and craftsmanship behind the confections made by local chocolatiers can’t compare with those last-minute boxes found at a convenience store. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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