artisanal

[ ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh- ]

/ ˈɑr tə zə nl, ɑrˈtɪz ə- /

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adjective

pertaining to or noting a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill: The men were taught artisanal occupations such as bricklaying and carpentry.

pertaining to or noting a high-quality or distinctive product made in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods: artisanal cheese;an artisanal bakery.

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Origin of artisanal

First recorded in 1935–40; artisan + -al¹

Words nearby artisanal

artilleryman, artillery plant, artio-, artiodactyl, artisan, artisanal, artist, artiste, artistic, artistic director, artistry

How to use artisanal in a sentence

Whole grain varieties of cornmeal tend to be stone-ground from artisanal producers, whereas much of the commercially produced dried ground corn has been partially or fully degerminated.
A guide to cornmeal, grits and polenta — and how to know when to use them|Aaron Hutcherson|March 5, 2021|Washington Post
Nevertheless, it is hard to reconcile the sepia image of the embattled war factory with its current incarnation as I have come to know it, with its artisanal coffee shop in the atrium, where the baristas apply pretty florets to every cappuccino.
In London, looking backward to move forward|Henry Wismayer|March 5, 2021|Washington Post
You could spend hundreds on artisanal versions, but many new models cost less than a pizza delivery.
Every cast-iron pan has a story. Tell us yours.|Washington Post Staff|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
Perhaps they’re just “contrarians,” suggests Copenhaver, whose company produces swoon-inducing artisanal pans.
The debate between cast-iron haters and loyalists is as enduring as the pan itself|Emily Heil|December 11, 2020|Washington Post

Explore all Vermont has to offer, from outdoor recreation to artisanal food and drink this winter.
Yes, You Can Adventure in Vermont This Winter|Outside Editors|November 25, 2020|Outside Online