artisanal

adjective

ar·​ti·​san·​al ˈär-tə-zə-nᵊl How to pronounce artisanal (audio)
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är-ˈti-sə-nᵊl How to pronounce artisanal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of an artisan
artisanal skills
artisanal ingredients
2
: produced in limited quantities by an artisan through the use of traditional methods
artisanal bread/cheese/wine
also : creating a product in limited quantities by traditional methods
an artisanal winery
an artisanal cheese maker
artisanally adverb

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Opt for Variation To lend depth and texture to your space, look for iridescent tile options that have artisanal detail and subtle variation, suggests Khahil. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 Nibble on a Farm Coast charcuterie board featuring artisanal cheese, truffled white beans, and locally roasted cashews. Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 Workers, especially from younger generations, will find little incentive for crafting artisanal, small-batch memos. Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026 The space also includes an artisanal chocolate fridge, further blurring the line between retail and lifestyle elements. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for artisanal

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of artisanal was in 1939

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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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