artisanal

adjective

ar·​ti·​san·​al ˈär-tə-zə-nᵊl How to pronounce artisanal (audio)
-sə-,
-ˌza-;
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

Examples of artisanal in a Sentence

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Toro gave the seven-story townhouse a grand makeover including an indoor pool, roof terrace, and artisanal furniture. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025 This market covers a mile of artisanal shops and restaurant vendors outside the walls of the old city. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025 In an era when impersonal screener links are ubiquitous, the Neon box feels artisanal, exclusive, classy and tangible. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Brands like Kiva Confections and Delysia Chocolatier are popular for their artisanal products that combine rich flavors with the effects of cannabis. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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