ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Artisan

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Artisan is a noun meaning A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

Meaning

A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

More Meanings

  1. A person who displays great dexterity.
  2. Artisanal.

Example Sentences

Bread is either cheap (soft, squishy supermarket loaves) or expensive (artisan bakery loaves).
One or two works, particularly those of Babcock & Wilcox, are on the Renfrew line, and the passenger services are run to suit the artisan rather than the businessman travelling daily to the city.
Cartier and Tiffany have some unlikely new neighbours near Sloane Square — a butcher, a greengrocer and a cheesemonger. […] The row of artisan food and drink shops also includes a wine merchant. A bakery is due to open in time for Christmas and a tenant is being sought for a sixth unit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for artisan

Depending on context, synonyms include artificer, journeyman, craftsman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include artificer, craftsman, journeyman, craftsperson, craftsmanship, handicraft.

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