atelier

American  

[at-l-yey, at-l-yey, at^uh-lyey] / ˈæt lˌyeɪ, ˌæt lˈyeɪ, atəˈlyeɪ /

noun

plural

ateliers

1. a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.

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atelier British  

/ atəlje, ˈætəlˌjeɪ /

noun

1. an artist's studio or workshop

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Etymology

Origin of atelier

First recorded in 1830–40; from French: literally, “pile of chips” (hence, “workshop”), from Old French astele “chip (from Late Latin astella “splinter,” diminutive of Latin astula, assula “splinter,” equivalent to ass(is) “plank, board” + -ula ) + -ier noun suffix; -ule, -ier ²

Example Sentences

Seamstresses from the Valentino atelier, next to the Foundation, joined the hundreds of mourners paying their respects, while the windows in the Valentino shop were shrouded by blackout blinds.

From Barron's

However, she later told the Times that after some chats about the dress over text, her mother-in-law to be had realised her atelier could not finish it in time.

From BBC

She later told the Times that her mother-in-law had realised her atelier could not finish it in time, denying claims of a feud.

From BBC

He enrolled in a traditionalistic atelier poorly suited for forward-thinking painters.

From The Wall Street Journal

His swanky West Hollywood atelier had colorful wallpaper and African masks on the walls, a huge potbelly stove and a full bar, where customers could indulge throughout a fitting.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• library
• office
• salon
• shop
• workshop