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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Words nearby artisanal
artilleryman, artillery plant, artio-, artiodactyl, artisan, artisanal, artist, artiste, artistic, artistic director, artistry
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Example sentences from the Web for artisanal
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 PostPerhaps 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 PostExplore all Vermont has to offer, from outdoor recreation to artisanal food and drink this winter.