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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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlike many standalone units, the Celebrity comes ready to play, fitted with a bespoke version of the company’s Profiler tonearm and Celebrity moving-magnet (MM) cartridge.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Now, the veteran observatory is able to correct for atmospheric distortion more effectively, while guided by a constellation of bespoke artificial stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Other Beachfront Resorts A Growing Culinary Scene Once known primarily for classic steakhouses and mainstream dining, Naples’ food scene is rapidly developing into something much more bespoke and interesting.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlike many standalone units, the Celebrity comes ready to play, fitted with a bespoke version of the company’s Profiler tonearm and Celebrity moving-magnet (MM) cartridge.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Now, the veteran observatory is able to correct for atmospheric distortion more effectively, while guided by a constellation of bespoke artificial stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Other Beachfront Resorts A Growing Culinary Scene Once known primarily for classic steakhouses and mainstream dining, Naples’ food scene is rapidly developing into something much more bespoke and interesting.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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