artisan
An artisan is a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. The term typically refers to a craftsperson who combines technical skill with artistic flair to create high-quality, often functional, items.
Examples
3 of 5The local market is famous for its artisan cheeses and sourdough breads.
The local market is famous for its artisan cheeses and sourdough breads.
The preservation of historical monuments often necessitates the employment of a master artisan well-versed in medieval masonry.
The preservation of historical monuments often necessitates the employment of a master artisan well-versed in medieval masonry.
I found this really cool artisan wallet at a pop-up shop downtown.
I found this really cool artisan wallet at a pop-up shop downtown.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'art' in 'artisan'—an artisan brings 'art' to 'functional' objects using their 'hands'.
Quick Quiz
The ______ spent weeks hand-carving the intricate patterns on the mahogany cabinet.
Correct!
The correct answer is: artisan
Examples
The local market is famous for its artisan cheeses and sourdough breads.
everydayThe local market is famous for its artisan cheeses and sourdough breads.
The preservation of historical monuments often necessitates the employment of a master artisan well-versed in medieval masonry.
formalThe preservation of historical monuments often necessitates the employment of a master artisan well-versed in medieval masonry.
I found this really cool artisan wallet at a pop-up shop downtown.
informalI found this really cool artisan wallet at a pop-up shop downtown.
The transition from the artisan guild system to mass industrial production remains a pivotal focus in socio-economic history.
academicThe transition from the artisan guild system to mass industrial production remains a pivotal focus in socio-economic history.
Our brand strategy focuses on partnering with local artisans to ensure the authenticity and uniqueness of our product line.
businessOur brand strategy focuses on partnering with local artisans to ensure the authenticity and uniqueness of our product line.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
artisan goods
artisan goods
the artisan's touch
the artisan's touch
local artisan
local artisan
Often Confused With
An artist primarily creates works of aesthetic value (paintings, sculpture), whereas an artisan creates functional items using high-level manual skills.
Usage Notes
While 'artisan' used to be a purely descriptive term for a tradesperson, in modern marketing, it is frequently used as an adjective (artisanal) to suggest high quality, traditional methods, and small-batch production.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'artisan' when they mean 'artistic.' Use 'artisan' as a noun for the person or an adjective for the product, not to describe someone's creative personality.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'art' in 'artisan'—an artisan brings 'art' to 'functional' objects using their 'hands'.
Word Origin
From the Italian 'artigiano', derived from the Latin 'artire' (to instruct in the arts) and 'ars' (skill).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'artisan movement' has gained significant traction in Western cultures as a reaction against globalization and mass production, emphasizing local heritage and sustainability.
Quick Quiz
The ______ spent weeks hand-carving the intricate patterns on the mahogany cabinet.
Correct!
The correct answer is: artisan
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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