Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Artisan

//ˈɑɹtɪzən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Artisanal. not-comparable

    "Bread is either cheap (soft, squishy supermarket loaves) or expensive (artisan bakery loaves)."

Noun
  1. 1
    A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

    "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."

  2. 2
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who displays great dexterity.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“I instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).

Etymology 2

From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“I instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).

See also for "artisan"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: artisan