adj
artisanal
ah-TIH-zuhnl
Artisanal (adj) means Made by hand using traditional skills, typically in small quantities. Example: “The shop specialises in artisanal chocolate made in small batches.”
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Made by hand using traditional skills, typically in small quantities.
"The shop specialises in artisanal chocolate made in small batches."
How to use artisanal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something crafted by hand in the traditional way, rather than produced in a factory.
Common pairings
artisanal cheese
artisanal coffee
artisanal production
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Etymology
From artisan + -al.
Rhymes for artisanal
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What does “artisanal” mean?
The word “artisanal” means made by hand using traditional skills, typically in small quantities. In plain terms, describing something crafted by hand in the traditional way, rather than produced in a factory.
How do you pronounce “artisanal”?
“Artisanal” is pronounced ah-TIH-zuhnl (/ˈɑɹtəzən(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “artisanal” in a sentence?
Here is “artisanal” used in a sentence: “The shop specialises in artisanal chocolate made in small batches.”
What part of speech is “artisanal”?
“Artisanal” is an adjective.
