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 Salty, an artisanal doughnut chain, is running a weeklong campaign benefiting the Breasties, a nonprofit that helps many groups of people affected by breast cancer. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Three years in, a rising penchant for collectible vintage and artisanal Americana is driving growth. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Ali, the critical minerals expert, said that artisanal gold mining — when individuals or small groups extract gold using simple tools — was now the largest cause of mercury pollution worldwide. — Aniruddha Ghosal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 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