artisan
noun
a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill; a craftsperson.
artisans
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pluralof artisan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Día de los Muertos Festival goes from noon until 4 p.m. with live music, family fun, kids arts and crafts, local artisans and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
The show credits every collaborator for each work, acknowledging the expertise and skill that goes into turning artists’ visions into reality, and recognizing that the papermill’s artisans are artists in their own right.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
They did confirm that Pope Leo turned down Macron's idea of a meeting with artisans who helped rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame cathedral.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Masterpieces woven from mulberry silk or pure sheep wool by artisans have adorned imperial courts, museums and luxury homes across the world over the centuries.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Such “making” is a two-phase affair: first, artisans make a plan, then they act on it.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
