bottega

[ boh-tey-guh, buh-; Italian bawt-te-gah ]

noun

, plural bot·te·gas, bot·te·ghe [boh-, tey, -gee, b, uh, -, bawt-, te, -ge].

1. the studio of a master artist, in which lesser artists, apprentices, or students learn by participating in the work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottega¹

1895–1900; < Italian: literally, shop < Latin apothēca; apothecary

Example Sentences

Ciara Tassoni, who manages the Italian restaurant Bottega Prelibato in London, was less forgiving than Pipero when asked about canned carbonara.

From Salon

Experiencing the Bottega Veneta vision is easier than ever with its new storefront at the Americana at Brand in Glendale.

From Los Angeles Times

In good company with Saint Laurent, Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and more, the new Bottega boutique, along with its sought-after leather pieces, offers impeccable design featuring carved wood, stunning tile work and one-of-a-kind modern seating.

From Los Angeles Times

The indictment also includes a photograph of Terry dining with alleged South Korean spies at an “upscale Greek restaurant” in Manhattan, unaware that they are being watched, as well as a still from surveillance video showing one alleged handler purchasing a $2,950 Bottega Veneta handbag and handing it to her in a store in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

Bottega Veneta is reveling in the Year of the Dragon with its new winter collection.

From Los Angeles Times

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