atelier

noun

ate·​lier ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā 

1

: an artist's or designer's studio or workroom

2

: workshop

Examples of atelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the brand evolved, this team transitioned into a dedicated bag restoration and maintenance atelier, preserving the longevity of each piece and keeping the warmth of handmade memory alive through patient care. — Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

If the demand Gupta describes holds, the atelier could show that an independent house from India — or, perhaps, anywhere in the Global South — can establish a fruitful global presence. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

The center is a useful starting point for understanding the area’s history, and from there, visitors can follow their interests into neighboring galleries, boutiques, and ateliers. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Three years on, the atelier is now celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of new exhibitions across India’s financial capital. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French astelier woodpile, from astele splinter, from Late Latin astella, diminutive of Latin astula

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1