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

Inside, materials such as iroko wood, polished steel, and glazed artisanal tiles exude the feel of a summer day at the seashore. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Bailey presented a quirky, artisanal menu inspired by her mentors and culinary journey. —Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025

These items were frequently used to serve food and wine during funeral feasts, with many of the vessels still possessing traces of adhering textiles—an artisanal flourish associated with luxury crafting. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 June 2025

Rent a bike and enjoy the six-mile ride to Oak Bluffs and its famous gingerbread houses, and don’t miss the Edgartown Village Market, Tuesdays throughout summer, for produce, flowers and handmade artisanal goods like nautical bracelets and pottery. —Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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