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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College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
The brand’s ambassador and cabin lead Pierre Saint-Sever and his team will be creating bespoke looks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The latter may be designed to keep an eye on the former, and the bespoke nature of such agents raises fascinating ethical and legal questions about what happens to them when the human that spawned them moves on to another organization.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
One product from an official partner that was seen throughout the tour, and in the film, is a bespoke version of the 2026 version luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
The brand’s ambassador and cabin lead Pierre Saint-Sever and his team will be creating bespoke looks.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The latter may be designed to keep an eye on the former, and the bespoke nature of such agents raises fascinating ethical and legal questions about what happens to them when the human that spawned them moves on to another organization.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
One product from an official partner that was seen throughout the tour, and in the film, is a bespoke version of the 2026 version luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
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 16 May. 2026.
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