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 adjoining dressing room, with its custom oak cabinetry and bespoke wooden hangers, evokes the quiet sophistication of a Savile Row atelier. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025 As Posen walks through a dedicated space at Gap’s atelier there are design elements that weren’t expected: ultra-cropped bra tops, slip dresses, a skirt inspired by the bloomer trend, and there are even vegan denim pieces like a jacket. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025 Designed in a sumptuous turquoise hue, the dress features off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, an empire waist, and a dramatic train—all rendered in voluminous, sweeping silk taffeta fabric that speaks to the mastery of the Valentino atelier. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 In 1929 Reynolds spent a year studying at the atelier of bookbinder Pierre Legrain, who taught her basic skills and how to incorporate patterns, animal skins, and prints. Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 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 28 Apr. 2025.

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