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

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Craft and Artisanal Rums The demand for craft spirits has led to the rise of smaller, independent distilleries offering unique, artisanal rums. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 The Indigenous people also transformed the Spanish attire into the iconic charro outfit through their artisanal craftsmanship and sourcing local elements to add embroidery and metal work. Amanda Lopez, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 Her personal and artisanal take on the pie has gained her many fans in the food world. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 These direct-to-consumer moves, which will continue into the new year, bring her brand’s Latin heritage and artisanal craftsmanship to life in both permanent and transient, experiential retail formats. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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