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

Cheese From sliced cheese for sandwiches, shredded cheese for tacos, and artisanal cheese for charcuterie boards, the cheese section at ALDI has it all. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

The check-in desk is inside the Keep Shop in the lobby where guests and visitors in the area can shop for artisanal cutlery and genuine leather cowboy boots. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026

The design features artisanal raw edges and hide laces as well. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026

Since 1933, this family-run business has built its reputation for crafting artisanal leather sandals. —Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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