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

Among the 81 designs on the runway at the New York State school’s Manhattan campus Thursday, trends ranging from artisanal textures to diva tailoring, transparencies, corsetry, upcycling and leather were right in step with current collections of major high-fashion brands. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 May 2025

The new variety doesn’t need any special handling for the California environment, researchers said, and artisanal bakers, millers and those with farm-to-fork businesses have expressed interest in it. —Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025

Since 2024, the event has also hosted the Bespoke: The Art of Making Salon, a showcase presented with AD and AD PRO that highlights studios and brands specializing in artisanal furnishings and finishes. —Adrian Madlener, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2025

The midcentury Wren House, a two-bedroom two-bathroom retreat with artisanal finishes, is a wonderful choice for groups of friends and can also be booked for special events and artist residencies. —Booth Moore, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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