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

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With its labyrinth of more than 120 specialty food vendors, this historic marketplace showcases some of the city's finest artisanal baked goods, fresh produce, quality meats, and seafood. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025 Culinary offerings in Racine also include the cheesemaker Fromagerie Nouvelle France and the artisanal baker Au Coeur Du Pain. Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 While remaining rooted in the values of luxury watchmaking — such as artisanal quality and attention to detail — Hublot has managed to position the Big Bang as a disruptor within an industry that has traditionally seen little design innovation. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 In addition to its traditional doughnuts, the concept offers vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly options that feature a cake-like texture, as well as artisanal breakfast treats and specialty coffees. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artisanal

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 13 Apr. 2025.

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