atelier

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

noun

, plural at·el·iers [at, -l-yeyz, at-l-, yeyz, a, t, uh, -, lyey].

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

atelier

/ atəlje; ˈætəlˌjeɪ /

noun

1. an artist's studio or workshop

Word History and Origins

Origin of atelier¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of atelier¹

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

Example Sentences

Inside, the atelier is showcasing a meticulous couture bridal collection in a museum-style exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times

Lii is Chinese-born, has ateliers in Shanghai and Paris and is now based in Antwerp, Belgium.

From Los Angeles Times

One part of that journey was establishing a design atelier outside of Paris eight years ago, where up to 70 craftspeople may be working at any given time.

From New York Times

Other Lives calls itself a “redesign atelier,” which highlights its intentions to elevate old clothes to look as striking and experimental as couture, at a minimal cost to both the wearer and the environment.

From Los Angeles Times

The atelier’s origins stem from Tirelli’s passion for collecting antique clothing.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• factory
• laboratory
• mill
• plant
• studio