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

Belgium has long been famous for chocolate, though its artisanal, bean-to-bar producers are hard to find outside of small shops like Brigitte, just off Chaussée de Waterloo, about eight minutes away from Maison Hannon by foot. —New York Times, 10 July 2025

Following the artisanal collection are two more timepieces joining the Gucci 25H and Gucci Interlocking lines. —India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025

Through trials involving artisanal processes, students engaged in hands-on, exploratory learning that prioritized material feasibility. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025

The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host a Mother's Day brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving stations, a seafood display, breakfast and lunch entrees, an assortment of desserts and more. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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