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

Mini-bars come with local Marafada artisanal beer, rosé from Barranco Longo winery on the Algarve, and pomegranate fruit sodas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The Lee x Feng Chen Wang collection reinvents the heritage denim brand’s silhouettes through deconstruction and artisanal techniques. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026

The Prada Collapse Laced Sneakers lean into that artisanal look with a breathable, open weave and ultra-light feel that’s perfect for warm-weather travel. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026

Lenoir offers an artisanal version that still boasts all of Texas toast’s best characteristics. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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