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 buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026

The result is a space that very much belies its origins as a warehouse, and yet is a very artisanal version of a warehouse space, with at least as many overtly warm touches as industrial ones. —Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026

The real American sub, a succulent monster assembled by an artisanal stacker of deli meats and square cheeses, only hit the Old Country when Tommy’s Sandwiches opened in King’s Cross, central London, in January 2026. —Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

During turndown, housekeepers leave artisanal soap and sachets of lavender instead of the standard chocolates on the pillow. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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