artisanal

adjective

ar·​ti·​san·​al ˈär-tə-zə-nᵊl 

-sə-, 

-ˌza-;

är-ˈti-sə-nᵊl 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Chevre Thorpe considers Trader Joe's chevre to be just as good as some of the best artisanal versions on the market—and at a lower price tag, too. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025

Also on offer are artisanal Italian beers, prosecco aperitifs and a few cocktails as well as Campari and Limoncello. —Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025

Don’t forget to peek next door at the gift shop for funky earrings and locally made artisanal goods. —Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025

Her work is rooted in Italy’s artisanal tradition, particularly in Tuscany, one of the world’s most significant centers for leather production. —Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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