artisanal

adjective

ar·​ti·​san·​al ˈär-tə-zə-nᵊl How to pronounce artisanal (audio)
-sə-,
-ˌza-;
är-ˈti-sə-nᵊl How to pronounce artisanal (audio)
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

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Belgium has long been famous for chocolate, though its artisanal, bean-to-bar producers are hard to find outside of small shops like Brigitte, just off Chaussée de Waterloo, about eight minutes away from Maison Hannon by foot. New York Times, 10 July 2025 Following the artisanal collection are two more timepieces joining the Gucci 25H and Gucci Interlocking lines. India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025 Through trials involving artisanal processes, students engaged in hands-on, exploratory learning that prioritized material feasibility. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025 The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host a Mother's Day brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving stations, a seafood display, breakfast and lunch entrees, an assortment of desserts and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for artisanal

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of artisanal was in 1939

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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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