artisan — A skilled craftsperson who creates handmade objects using traditional methods and techniques. Someone who practices a particular craft with expertise and artistic ability.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A skilled craftsperson who creates handmade objects using traditional methods and techniques. Someone who practices a particular craft with expertise and artistic ability.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑrtɪzən/
Example Sentences
- The chocolate artisan spent five years perfecting his truffle recipe.
- My neighbor thinks he's a sandwich artisan, but he just adds too much mayo to everything.
- The jewelry artisan uses traditional techniques passed down through generations.
artisan
NOUN[/ˈɑrtɪzən/]
A skilled craftsperson who creates handmade objects using traditional methods and techniques. Someone who practices a particular craft with expertise and artistic ability.
A skilled craftsperson who creates handmade objects using traditional methods and techniques. Someone who practices a particular craft with expertise and artistic ability.
The true artisan ignores the partisan charlatan!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century French 'artisan', derived from Italian 'artigiano' meaning craftsman. The word combines the concept of art with skilled manual work, distinguishing creative craftspeople from ordinary laborers.
Breakdown
artis- (from Latin 'ars' meaning art/skill) + -an (suffix indicating a person who practices something)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chocolate artisan spent five years perfecting his truffle recipe.”
“My neighbor thinks he's a sandwich artisan, but he just adds too much mayo to everything.”
“The jewelry artisan uses traditional techniques passed down through generations.”
“She became a soap artisan after watching too many DIY videos during quarantine.”
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