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

Exploring the dialogue between Italy’s artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the event considers how the handmade endures in an era of rapid innovation. — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Buckwheat ravioli filled with Prà Fiorito cheese and Swiss chard celebrated local artisanal ingredients, while a refined chicken cacciatore demonstrated impressive restraint. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

For crusty loaves, such as baguettes or artisanal breads, use paper or cloth bread bags to help maintain their crispy texture. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Most craft-beer bar owners and their staffers care not just about what’s in the glass, but the overarching community that’s been forged by enthusiasm for artisanal ales and lagers. — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 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