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 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 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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