atelier

noun

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

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The show told a story from the start, when two six-year-olds, Silvia’s grandchildren, opened a set of imposing doors, which were modelled on those belonging to the original Fendi atelier. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Made in its atelier, the bags are known for their distinctive stitching and hand-knotted top handle designs. Lily Templeton, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 In its little atelier, Mass Lee Jewellery sells bespoke and unique handmade gold and silver earrings, bracelets and brooches, much of it in brushstroke shapes. Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025 From the grandeur of the Élysée Palace to the quiet elegance of Schiaparelli’s atelier and the melodic intimacy of the Alpange Piano showroom, each moment underscored his unique ability to bridge disciplines and create meaningful connections. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for atelier

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 13 Mar. 2025.

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