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
Recent Examples on the Web
The Eagles’ bespoke weekly game plans are throwing opponents askew – the Lions, Packers, and Chiefs have all scored their fewest points of the season against the Eagles — and there are enough feeble offenses during the final two months to believe the Eagles can stack dominant performances.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Beyond its impressive marketplace and Rebel Wine Club, Sommsation offers recurring virtual and in-person group tastings and a wide array of personalized services, from bespoke corporate events to customized private tastings to a concierge-level cellar development program.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025
Detail matters in a sprawling residence in the Sacramento foothills, from its bespoke tile work to rich cherry-wood flooring, from unique layout to the use of old Chicago brick in a solarium-like room.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Curtiss, who has made bespoke suits for the likes of Derek Jeter and Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, said the entry came organically and women’s fashion is still a new category.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Beyond its impressive marketplace and Rebel Wine Club, Sommsation offers recurring virtual and in-person group tastings and a wide array of personalized services, from bespoke corporate events to customized private tastings to a concierge-level cellar development program.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025
Detail matters in a sprawling residence in the Sacramento foothills, from its bespoke tile work to rich cherry-wood flooring, from unique layout to the use of old Chicago brick in a solarium-like room.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Curtiss, who has made bespoke suits for the likes of Derek Jeter and Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, said the entry came organically and women’s fashion is still a new category.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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