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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Poop goes in, and artisanal campfire ash comes out. New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025 Pits found around the buildings suggest the site was used for both daily and artisanal activities, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 The collection comes as a continuation of Jimmy Choo’s acceleration for artisanal craft. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 The initiative saw accessible luxury labels share the floor with unique, artisanal brands. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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