atelier

noun

ate·lier ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā

Synonyms of atelier

: an artist's or designer's studio or workroom

: workshop

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Mimmy Yeboah Her atelier worked with weavers in Bonwire, Kumasi to weave Saint John-Watson’s kente and Yeboah made her couture dinner reception dress. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With historic roots in royal courts and centuries-old ateliers, porcelain has a certain gravitas that can make any weeknight meal feel like an occasion. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Within it there are offices, factories, warehouses, photography studios, design departments, ateliers, a logistics center, showrooms complete with artful storefronts—all designed to fulfill desires at lightning speed. — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Reynolds is wearing a timepiece that Lerderer’s eponymous atelier released in 2025. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 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

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The first known use of atelier was in 1699

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