artisanal

American  

[ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh-] / ˈɑr tə zə nl, ɑrˈtɪz ə- /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of artisanal

First recorded in 1935–40; artisan + -al ¹

Example Sentences

These tend to be the people buying $1,700 bassinets that rock their babies to sleep, artisanal food for their dogs, pricey gym memberships, luxury cruises and spots on business-class airplane cabins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

You can buy Mexican food and artisanal margaritas and enjoy free homemade baked goods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The country has a sprawling underworld of clandestine artisanal miners.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Women, children and artisanal miners - those not officially employed by a mining firm - are among those killed in the collapse.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Slabs of real smoked salmon, hard-crusted artisanal breads, and a waffle station with every conceivable topping.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman