From Shelley Esaak,
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Definition: noun, Derived from the Old French word astelier: a shaving or splinter. Atelier means a studio or workshop, most often an artist's workshop.

Pronunciation: at·el·yey

Also Known As: studio, workshop

Examples:

"Paul Cézanne's atelier on Les Lauves hill, overlooking Aix, was built from plans he drew himself."

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