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

Examples of artisanal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The workshop will focus on the cultural significance of the tortilla and will be led by Ron Oliver, former chef of The Marine Room and owner of artisanal masa company Manos de Mujer Masa. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024 Such artisanal traditions are at the heart of The Levant Shop, a new homeware label and journal from founders Süreya Köprülü and Naz Muessel. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host an Easter brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving and seafood stations, breakfast entrees, an assortment of desserts and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024 Mezcal’s allure is in its artisanal nature and the centuries-old, small-batch, single-village methods of the region’s producers; the spirit is often considered the anti-tequila. Longreads, 8 Mar. 2024 To that end, the brand uses European shoemaking techniques and leathers from artisanal tanneries such as Charles F. Stead, a supplier to Tricker’s, Lucchese, and Stefano Bemer. Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024 That explosive red and brown palette was put in Polachek’s own melting pot of inspiration along with medieval silhouettes and textured, artisanal antiques. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024 Its simple and boxy shape is contrasted with the rich embroidery that resembles the classic logo, toile or other artisanal motifs. Paula Lee, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024 Inflatable chopstick? — and Elaine Welteroth, who gave us a look at hot fashion of SAG Awards past before kicking things off with Ali Wong wearing a black and white number decorated by what looked like a bunch of artisanal paper snowflakes. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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