noun

artisan

AH-tih-zan

noun

A skilled worker who makes things by hand using traditional techniques.

"The market sells bread from a local artisan baker."

adj

Made by hand using traditional skill rather than mass production.

"They stock artisan cheeses from small farms."

How to Use Artisan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA skilled hand-craftsperson, or something made using traditional craft skills.

Common pairings

artisan bread local artisan skilled artisan

artisans plural

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The market sells bread from a local _____ baker.

From Middle French artisan, ultimately from Latin ars ("art, skill").

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