atelier
noun
ate·lier ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā 
1
: an artist's or designer's studio or workroom
2
: workshop
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Greg Hilty, of the Lisson Gallery, described the studio to me as a special atelier: many of Kapoor’s employees, including administrative staff, make and show art in their own right. 
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Fabtailors is a beautiful atelier that produces tailor made garments from shirts to suits and coats. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 11 July 2022 That character glided around a mid-’50s London couture atelier with icy ownership, fiercely protective of her dress designer brother and his classical creations. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022 The Dior-favorite dons one of the collection’s standout pieces: An off-white dress that showcases the meticulously intricate embroidery of the Dior atelier. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 Five people worked on Hawke's long bustier dress at the atelier. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 18 May 2022 Then there’s the atelier of Anoeses, makers of erotic lingerie with a bondage theme — think leather underwear, gags, leashes, handcuffs, masks and collars with plenty straps, zippers and chains. New York Times, 22 July 2022 The full look, custom-made for Larson by Oscar de la Renta, took nearly 400 hours of craftsmanship in the brand's New York atelier. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 11 July 2022 That inclination for old-world glamour is still expressed at his Upper East Side atelier, which is decorated with art and antiques collected by Costa on his travels—and are available for clients to purchase. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 See More
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Fabtailors is a beautiful atelier that produces tailor made garments from shirts to suits and coats. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 11 July 2022 That character glided around a mid-’50s London couture atelier with icy ownership, fiercely protective of her dress designer brother and his classical creations. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022 The Dior-favorite dons one of the collection’s standout pieces: An off-white dress that showcases the meticulously intricate embroidery of the Dior atelier. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 Five people worked on Hawke's long bustier dress at the atelier. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 18 May 2022 Then there’s the atelier of Anoeses, makers of erotic lingerie with a bondage theme — think leather underwear, gags, leashes, handcuffs, masks and collars with plenty straps, zippers and chains. New York Times, 22 July 2022 The full look, custom-made for Larson by Oscar de la Renta, took nearly 400 hours of craftsmanship in the brand's New York atelier. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 11 July 2022 That inclination for old-world glamour is still expressed at his Upper East Side atelier, which is decorated with art and antiques collected by Costa on his travels—and are available for clients to purchase. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 See More 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
ateliers
noun
as in workrooms
a room where an artist works Synonyms & Similar Words
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