1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of an artisan
artisanal skills
artisanal ingredients
2
: produced in limited quantities by an artisan through the use of traditional methods
artisanal bread/cheese/wine
also : creating a product in limited quantities by traditional methods
an artisanal winery
an artisanal cheese maker
artisanally adverb

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Fashion and design enthusiasts should be sure to explore Paket Postanesi, which specializes in local brands with an artisanal focus. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Nearly $30 billion of undeclared artisanal gold is exported from Africa to Dubai each year, according to charity Swissaid. semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Colombia's national spirit, Aguardiente, is experiencing a renaissance, largely driven by artisanal brand Bacan Guaro. Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Their family is not one that goes out for boba milk teas or artisanal ice cream. Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for artisanal

Word History

Etymology

artisan + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of artisanal was in 1939

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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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