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 nuns also sell homemade candy and ice cream at an artisanal shop next to the convent to finance the rabbits' care. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Thousands of children are estimated to be employed in artisanal cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. —Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

Specializing in both residential and hospitality spaces, Roman and Williams Guild is a beacon of modern, artisanal design. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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