variants
or less commonly bespoken
bi-ˈspō-kən 
bē-
1
a
: custom-made
a bespoke suit
b
: dealing in or producing custom-made articles
a bespoke tailor
2
dialect
: engaged
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In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.
Examples of bespoke in a Sentence
a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits
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Every detail is bespoke, from a metal transom hand-painted like wood to the passerelle that doubles as a private swim ladder.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Design powerhouses such as Cappellini, Giorgetti, Ginori 1735 and Venini will be involved in the exhibition, supporting either the installations or the furnishing of communal spaces, such as the three bespoke gastronomic experiences that will be installed.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The spa Massage treatments take place in a dedicated tent and are bespoke in nature.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Priced at $1 million, the experience includes luxury transportation, VIP hospitality, premium access around Finals weekend and the sort of highly bespoke service that has become synonymous with the property.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Design powerhouses such as Cappellini, Giorgetti, Ginori 1735 and Venini will be involved in the exhibition, supporting either the installations or the furnishing of communal spaces, such as the three bespoke gastronomic experiences that will be installed.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The spa Massage treatments take place in a dedicated tent and are bespoke in nature.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Priced at $1 million, the experience includes luxury transportation, VIP hospitality, premium access around Finals weekend and the sort of highly bespoke service that has become synonymous with the property.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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