Artisan Meaning
/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
nounA person who displays great dexterity.
Sentence Examples
My artisan pride cannot tolerate such sloppiness.
Audrey Louise Reynolds is an artisan living in Upstate New York.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The skilled ____ crafted a beautiful vase from clay on his wheel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local ____ makes beautiful handmade pottery in his small studio.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“to instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"One or two works, particularly those of Babcock & Wilcox, are on the Renfrew line, and the passenger services are run to suit the artisan rather than the businessman travelling daily to the city."
— 1958 March 26, G. H. Robin, “Railways of Paisley, Renfrew and Barrhead—1”, in Railway Magazine, page 159:
"Bread is either cheap (soft, squishy supermarket loaves) or expensive (artisan bakery loaves)."
— 2015, Andrea Chesman, The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How:
"Cartier and Tiffany have some unlikely new neighbours near Sloane Square — a butcher, a greengrocer and a cheesemonger. […] The row of artisan food and drink shops also includes a wine merchant. A bakery is due to open in time for Christmas and a tenant is being sought for a sixth unit."
— 2016 December 2, Jonathan Prynn, “Pavilion Road: artisan food and drink street opens near Sloane Square”, in The Standard:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The skilled ____ crafted a beautiful vase from clay on his wheel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local ____ makes beautiful handmade pottery in his small studio.