artisanal

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of artisanal¹

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

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Craft chocolate bars are in abundance, riding the wave of increased demand for artisanal, locally-made products.

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But can frozen dough produce the same quality of goods as an artisanal bakery?

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Baskets filled with colorful produce and fresh herbs beckon me to come closer while loaves of sourdough and artisanal cheese tempt me with their aroma.

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Since 2020, illegal mining has taken over several mines run by Poderosa, forcing them to abandon some operations and "putting the physical safety of our employees and the artisanal miners at risk," the company said.

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In an era when impersonal screener links are ubiquitous, the Neon box feels artisanal, exclusive, classy and tangible.

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artisan artist

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