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 maker of Tofurky, the vegan holiday roast, is headquartered nearby, as is Bob’s Red Mill, global purveyor of artisanal whole grains. —Will Matsuda, New York Times, 23 May 2025

Over the years, the various artisanal types and price points of Jill Wolf jewels have earned her a loyal following among jewelry lovers-- and jewelry experts. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

The collection showcases chunky knits with handcrafted details, reflecting his love for textured, artisanal finishes. —Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 May 2025

The pizza is Neapolitan-style, while the pasta dishes focus on regional recipes made with artisanal pasta. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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