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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The exhibition also illuminates the brand’s commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, showcasing techniques like cane bending and fabric printing that underscore the brand’s focus on quality and sustainability. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 The pastry session delves into the world of French patisserie, creating delights such as profiteroles, chocolate tarts and artisanal cookies. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Food, drink and the law Fraudsters stole more than 24 tons of artisanal cheese from one of the United Kingdom’s most famous dairy companies. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 The arrest was for an incident that left the artisanal British cheese-making world reeling in late October when rare cheddar worth around $390,000 was stolen from Neal's Yard Dairy, a leading specialist London cheese retailer. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 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 26 Nov. 2024.

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