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 or arrange in advance.” 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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Artisanal-style homes feature bespoke textiles that are immediate conversation-starters, and the Ipanema coffee table meets those requirements.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead of offering one-off bespoke services tailored to the circumstances of each launch, the Space Force wants to operate the ranges more like an airport.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Baxter, who specializes in creating bespoke interiors that enhance wellbeing, pointed to both aesthetic and health benefits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In keeping with her bespoke approach, the EVs and accompanying software that Mobilix provides are tailored to customer needs.
—Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead of offering one-off bespoke services tailored to the circumstances of each launch, the Space Force wants to operate the ranges more like an airport.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Baxter, who specializes in creating bespoke interiors that enhance wellbeing, pointed to both aesthetic and health benefits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In keeping with her bespoke approach, the EVs and accompanying software that Mobilix provides are tailored to customer needs.
—Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bespoke
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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