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

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

Featuring a fantastical garden of creatures lining the windows, all created using upcycled fabrics by the atelier, I had to pause on the sidewalk to whip out my phone and capture the scene before me.

From Los Angeles Times

The logo suggests that Viktor and Rolf are sending us messages, not with words on a page but through sculptural creations that push out of the atelier and into visual culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nicola later said she had wanted to, telling the Times Victoria realised her atelier couldn't make it in time so she had to pick a different designer.

From BBC

Related Words

• library
• office
• salon
• shop
• workshop