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 handwoven leather gives this tote a rich, artisanal feel—the kind of bag that looks right at home in a Milan café or tucked under your arm during a Saturday market stroll. —Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes. —Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, artisanal imbibing has emerged as a more modern draw, with dozens of distilleries, breweries, and wineries offering weekly live music on sprawling lawns shaded by trees. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host an Easter brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving and seafood stations, breakfast entrees, an assortment of desserts and more. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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