ateliers
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/ˌætəˈljeɪz/
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/ˌæ.təˈljeɪz/
(atelier)
artist's workshop
Etymology
'atelier' originates from French, specifically the word 'atelier'.
'atelier' comes from Old French forms related to 'astelier'/'astele' referring to a workbench or place for working, and entered English from French in the 18th century as 'atelier'.
Initially it referred to a workbench or place for working; over time it came to mean specifically an artist's or craftsman's workshop or studio, which is its current primary sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'atelier': workshops or studios, especially those of artists, designers, or artisans.
The fashion house operates several ateliers across the city where designers and seamstresses create garments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/10 02:35