artisan

noun
UK: /ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/
US: /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

  1. A skilled worker who makes things by hand.

    1. The artisan makes beautiful pottery. [ ] [ ]
    2. This shop sells goods made by local artisan craftspeople in the area. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or company that produces something in limited quantities, often using traditional methods.

    1. He is an artisan baker now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artisan brewery is known for its high-quality craft beers, using unique local ingredients. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maker craftswoman craftsman
artisan adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of an artisan or their work; made in a traditional way by skilled craft workers.

    1. This is artisan bread. [ ] [ ]
    2. The market featured artisan cheeses and handcrafted goods, showcasing local talent. [ ] [ ]

  2. Describes food or drink made in a traditional or non-industrial way.

    1. Artisan coffee is very popular. [ ] [ ]
    2. The café only serves artisan sandwiches prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients every morning. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "artisan" in English means: A skilled worker who makes things by hand., A person or company that produces something in limited quantities, often using traditional methods..

The phonetic transcription of "artisan" is /ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/ in British English and /ˈɑːrtɪzən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "artisan": maker, craftswoman, craftsman.

Example usage of "artisan": "The artisan makes beautiful pottery.". More examples on the page.