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Definition of artisan

artisan

/ˈɑːr.tə.zən/
ar · ti · san
Plural:artisans
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Adjective:artisanal
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artisan Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making functional or decorative things by hand.

Example

"Local artisans gathered at the market to sell their hand-carved furniture and pottery."

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• adjective

1

Made in a traditional, non-mechanized way by a skilled craftsperson, especially referring to high-quality food or beverages produced in small batches.

Example

"The bakery is famous for its sourdough and other artisan breads."

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• Rhymes for artisan

• Nearby Words

artificialness
artillery
artilleryman
artisan
artisanal
artisanally
artisanship

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French artisan, from Italian artigiano ('one who practices an art'), ultimately derived from Latin ars ('art, skill, craft').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artisan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artisan
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