Artisanal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑɹtəzən(ə)l/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Artisanal is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.
More Meanings
- Involving skilled work, with comparatively little reliance on machinery.
- (of an item, especially a foodstuff) Made by an artisan (skilled worker).
Example Sentences
A sprinkle of aged artisanal soy sauce (my latest obsession) makes this simple dish seem like a feast.
The fashion plate still retained its essentially artisanal character, and involved a process of several stages.
“In addition, the artisanal mode of production promotes a stable cartel organization of industry by limiting output.”
Five species of penaeid shrimp are of commercial importance to both the artisanal and industrial fisheries of the northeast South America continental shelf.
Synonyms for artisanal
Depending on context, synonyms include nonindustrial, preindustrial, small-scale, boutique, handmade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handicraft, handmade, home-made, coastal, manual, vocational.
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