noun
Uncommon
artisan
AH-tih-zan
Artisan (noun) means a skilled worker who makes things by hand using traditional techniques. Example: “The market sells bread from a local artisan baker.”
noun
1
A skilled worker who makes things by hand using traditional techniques.
"The market sells bread from a local artisan baker."
adj
1
Made by hand using traditional skill rather than mass production.
"They stock artisan cheeses from small farms."
How to use artisan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skilled hand-craftsperson, or something made using traditional craft skills.
Common pairings
artisan bread
local artisan
skilled artisan
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Etymology
From Middle French artisan, ultimately from Latin ars ("art, skill").
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What does “artisan” mean?
The word “artisan” means a skilled worker who makes things by hand using traditional techniques. In plain terms, a skilled hand-craftsperson, or something made using traditional craft skills.
How do you pronounce “artisan”?
“Artisan” is pronounced AH-tih-zan (/ˈɑɹtɪzən/ in IPA).
How do you use “artisan” in a sentence?
Here is “artisan” used in a sentence: “The market sells bread from a local artisan baker.”
What part of speech is “artisan”?
Depending on how it is used, “artisan” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “artisan” come from?
The word “artisan” comes from Latin. From Middle French artisan, ultimately from Latin ars ("art, skill").
Is “artisan” a common word?
“Artisan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “artisan” have?
“Artisan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a skilled worker who makes things by hand using traditional techniques.
