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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Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 For a local sampling, follow the Franschhoek Artisan Food Route for the finest olives, cheeses, chocolates, charcuterie, and artisanal breads South Africa has to offer. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 The finishes for the wallpaper were developed together with San Patrignano’s artisans and include effects inspired by marble, lime wash, and embossed leather, entirely handcrafted through artisanal processes. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 From farmers in Côte d’Ivoire to artisanal chocolatiers in Massachusetts, almost no one in the industry has emerged unscathed. Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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