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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This prestigious street has a rich history dating back to the late 18th century, with skilled tailors and ateliers crafting garments that have been worn by royalty, celebrities, and the elite of society. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Acra will continue to offer a high-touch bridal experience from her New York atelier and is partnering with a selection of boutiques to roll out Roses globally. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Chanel, Balenciaga, Gucci, Loewe are some of the top fashion houses in the world with ateliers that produce high-end collections that define global fashion trends. Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025 There were some fur and superb leather creations in a nod to its origins (Fendi began as a fur and leather atelier in 1825), plenty of elegance in the tailoring and beautiful accessories. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 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 17 Apr. 2025.

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