atelier
Atelier (noun) means a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist, designer, or fashion house. Example: “The designer unveiled her new collection at her Paris atelier.”
How to use atelier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancier word for a workshop or studio, most often used for art, fashion, or craft.
Sounds elevated and is common in fashion and art contexts; "studio" or "workshop" works in everyday speech.
Word forms
ateliers plural
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The designer unveiled her new collection at her Paris _____.
Etymology
Borrowed from French atelier, originally referring to a workshop where splinters of wood were used, from astelle ("small piece of wood").
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What does “atelier” mean?
The word “atelier” means a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist, designer, or fashion house. In plain terms, a fancier word for a workshop or studio, most often used for art, fashion, or craft.
How do you pronounce “atelier”?
“Atelier” is pronounced uh-TEHL-yay (/əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “atelier” in a sentence?
Here is “atelier” used in a sentence: “The designer unveiled her new collection at her Paris atelier.”
What part of speech is “atelier”?
“Atelier” is a noun.
Where does the word “atelier” come from?
The word “atelier” comes from French. Borrowed from French atelier, originally referring to a workshop where splinters of wood were used, from astelle ("small piece of wood").
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