Artisanal

Definition

A word meaning 'handcrafted in small batches' that has been so overused it now applies to everything from bread to toilet paper. If someone made it in a room with exposed brick while wearing a leather apron, it's artisanal and it costs three times more than the regular version.

Example Usage

"This artisanal bread was hand-kneaded by a bearded man named Jasper who only listens to vinyl. That'll be $14 a loaf."

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