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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The couple created Boni’s as a slightly more rough-hewn and masculine version of their bespoke sister restaurant.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Alongside spearheading Tilly Norwood’s growth, Whelan will lead the team in the development of new proprietary AI characters for use by Xicoia and Particle6, as well as oversee the creation of bespoke AI talent commissioned by third parties.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—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
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Alongside spearheading Tilly Norwood’s growth, Whelan will lead the team in the development of new proprietary AI characters for use by Xicoia and Particle6, as well as oversee the creation of bespoke AI talent commissioned by third parties.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—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
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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