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

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Expert chocolatiers are constantly innovating to develop new versions of the classic treat. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025 And with recent earnings reports from chocolatiers indicating that the historically strong demand for the sweet treat is decreasing, companies are also on the hunt for other avenues besides price changes to curb the industry stressors. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025 This two-hour session led by expert chocolatiers is located at Lorge Chocolatier in Kenmare. Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 The now renowned chocolatier began making chocolates out of his Stamford, Connecticut, apartment in 1999. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025 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

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“Chocolatier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolatier. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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