atelier
Americannoun
plural
ateliersnoun
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
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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 • Jan. 21, 2026
The article says Nicola and her mother made multiple trips to the Valentino atelier in Rome for the fittings, "over the year-long design process".
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
He enrolled in a traditionalistic atelier poorly suited for forward-thinking painters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
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 • Nov. 10, 2025
“Yes; work; to be sure. You promised to show me your work. What morning may I come up to your atelier? To-morrow?”
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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