atelier
Translation
studio, workshop
Examples
The artist works in her atelier.
The artist works in her atelier.
The fashion designer's atelier is in Paris.
The fashion designer's atelier is in Paris.
Grammar Patterns
an artist's atelier a room or building in which an artist works. The painter's atelier was filled with light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: studio, workshop, workroom
Etymology
From French 'atelier' (workshop), from Old French 'astelier', from 'astele' meaning 'splinter of wood'.
Memory Tips
This is a French loanword. Think of a fancy 'art' studio. The word 'atelier' itself sounds artistic and sophisticated.