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

The bowls have wavy, scalloped edges that give it an artisanal look as well as holds and cutouts for draining any lingering water. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

For those who think terroir is a wine-world concept, this bottle offers a compelling counterpoint — one that’s distinctly Mexican, deeply artisanal — and tastes as layered as its story. —Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Dominique is equal parts inventor and watchmaker and joined forces in 2023 with Julien Tixier to merge his inventive genius with Tixier’s artisanal flair. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

The Crafted Flatzz are available in five different artisanal recipes, according to Pizza Hut, including a Three Cheese Flatzz that is layered with sweet marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Romano and a hint of oregano. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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