atelier

[ at-l-yey, at-l-yey; French atuh-lyey ]

/ ˈæt lˌyeɪ, ˌæt lˈyeɪ; French atəˈlyeɪ /

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noun, plural at·el·iers

[at-l-yeyz, at-l-yeyz; French atuh-lyey]. /ˈæt lˌyeɪz, ˌæt lˈyeɪz; French atəˈlyeɪ/.

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

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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; see -ule,-ier²

Words nearby atelier

A Team, at ease, Atebrin, atef-crown, atelectasis, atelier, ateliosis, ateliotic dwarf, atelo-, atemoya, a tempo

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How to use atelier in a sentence

Miyazaki is frank in his interviews with Sunada, whom he allows to tag along to his studio, his garden, and his private atelier.
Anime King Hayao Miyazaki’s Cursed Dreams|Melissa Leon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond his contributions, Romand had to re-create all of the needed pieces in her atelier, as well as all of the accessories.
Unauthorized ‘Saint Laurent’ Biopic: Quel Scandale!|Liza Foreman|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“For me, the atelier Ermanno Scervino is a safe place where I feel protected by friendship,” he told the paper.
Renaissance Wedding Bells for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Atelier Pallas is one of the only couture houses still doing things the old way—completely in house and completely by hand.
The Last "Real" Couture House|Liza Foreman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For Hockney to have the missing link presented to him there in his atelier was a real thrill for him.
Can You Paint Like Johannes Vermeer, Too?|Andrew Romano|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Here your letters are kept, too, - 107 -in one of a row of boxes, with the number of your atelier marked thereon.
The Real Latin Quarter|F. Berkeley Smith
The boys in the atelier over her window hated this old Madame Fouquet, I remember.
The Real Latin Quarter|F. Berkeley Smith
Near-by sit two old ladies, evidently concierges from some atelier court.
The Real Latin Quarter|F. Berkeley Smith
One day, when his father was away from the atelier, he took a strong hammer and knocked half the idols to pieces.
British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV|Various
She said she would not wear red scarves, nor recite her poetry; and what was Aldo going to do in an atelier?
The Devourers|Annie Vivanti Chartres

British Dictionary definitions for atelier

atelier

/ (ˈætəlˌjeɪ, French atəlje) /

noun

an artist's studio or workshop

Word Origin for atelier

C17: from Old French astelier workshop, from astele chip of wood, from Latin astula splinter, from assis board

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