artisanal

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

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of artisanal¹

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

Example Sentences

The majority of those working in the sector are small-scale, traditional, or "artisanal", fishermen and processors.

From BBC

Whether it’s a semi-ironic obsession with artisanal cheese-making, a random passion for sitar music or a stubborn preference for a flip phone, there are many wonderful contradictions about humans that algorithms can’t quite pin down.

From Salon

The rise of smaller chains and artisanal independent stores have also "eaten into the share" of the major chains, he adds.

From BBC

"The reason our customers come to us is because they appreciate the artisanal quality. They could have always gone to a mass retailer," she says.

From BBC

Moinear Farmhouse Butter is just one of many brands that believes in upholding the artisanal qualities of butter.

From Salon