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atelier

American  
[at-l-yey, at-l-yey, atuh-lyey] / ˈæt lˌyeɪ, ˌæt lˈyeɪ, atəˈlyeɪ /

noun

plural

ateliers

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

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

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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

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

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 • Nov. 1, 2025

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 • Jun. 14, 2025

Edna went up to her atelier —a bright room in the top of the house.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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