artisan
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a worker who has a special skill at making things with their hands, like furniture or jewellery.
n.a manual worker who possesses a high degree of skill in a specific craft, typically involving the use of traditional tools.
Simple“The local artisan spent three months carving the wooden dining table by hand.”
In context“The village is famous for its community of artisans who have preserved traditional weaving techniques for over four centuries.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.made in small amounts using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.
adj.produced in limited quantities using traditional, non-mechanized methods; often used to market high-end food or craft products.
Simple“We bought some artisan bread and handmade cheese at the farmers' market.”
In context“The bakery specializes in artisan sourdough, utilizing long fermentation periods and stone-ground flour to achieve a superior texture and flavour.”
SynonymsAntonymsmass producedindustrial
From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“I instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.