artisan

UK /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ US /ˈɑɹtɪzən/
noun 2adj 1

Definitions

noun

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

A person who displays great dexterity.

adj

1

Artisanal.

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

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.

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