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

These rail adventures provide a chance to witness Europe's enduring artisanal traditions and meet the people keeping them alive, fostering a richer cultural understanding. — Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Octagono Blanco All wines from Octagono spend time buried in artisanal clay amphoras. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026

Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere. — Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026

And so, Lido was born with the intention of keeping everything sustainable and true to the area’s surrounding artisanal heritage. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for artisanal

• bal
• dal
• gal
• mal
• pal
• sal
• shall
• canal
• chorale
• corral
• locale
• morale