artisan vs. artesian

artisan

noun

  1. a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill; a craftsperson.

  2. a person or company that makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods.

    our favorite local food artisans.

adjective

  1. pertaining to an artisan or the product of an artisan; artisanal.

    artisan beer.

artesian

adjective

  1. noting, pertaining to, or characteristic of an artesian well.