Word
artisanal
Phoneticsar·ti·sanal
US/ˌɑɹˈtɪzənəɫ/
UK/ɑːtˈɪsənəl/
Definition
adj. made by hand in small amounts rather than by machines in a factory. It usually means the product is high quality and made with special care.
adj. produced in small quantities by hand or with traditional methods, rather than by mass production. Often implies a focus on craftsmanship and high-quality materials.
Examples
“The bakery is famous for its artisanal bread.”
“Many consumers are willing to pay a premium for artisanal cheeses that are aged using traditional techniques.”
“While the market is flooded with mass-produced alternatives, the demand for artisanal goods remains strong among consumers seeking authenticity and unique textures in their food and crafts.”
Examples
simple
“The bakery is famous for its artisanal bread.”
contextual
“Many consumers are willing to pay a premium for artisanal cheeses that are aged using traditional techniques.”
complex
“While the market is flooded with mass-produced alternatives, the demand for artisanal goods remains strong among consumers seeking authenticity and unique textures in their food and crafts.”
Real-World Examples
“Today, across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, women make up 10 – 50% of the mining workforce—depending on location—in artisanal and small-scale mining .” “Mugisha Godfrey, an artisanal miner from Busia in eastern Uganda, travelled to Cheporor after hearing about the discovery from a friend.” Etymology
From artisan + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Level
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