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

The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

Creative exchange – ideas, craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and local artisanal techniques – is vital for the fashion industry. —Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Cielo, with its traditional island estate feel, starts the morning with live cooking stations and a Mediterranean breakfast before pivoting to seafood, salads, and artisanal flatbreads at lunch. —Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

The raw edges maintain an artisanal feel without being limited to a one-of-one availability. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for artisanal

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