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
High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The studio worked with 46 bespoke international influencers to create content, and amplified those spots globally in bursts.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
One standout was the bespoke Tabby pop-up in Seoul, a space designed less like a shop floor and more like an art installation.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Accommodations retain original architectural elements and offer a mix of antique and bespoke modern furnishings, artwork, and decor.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The studio worked with 46 bespoke international influencers to create content, and amplified those spots globally in bursts.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
One standout was the bespoke Tabby pop-up in Seoul, a space designed less like a shop floor and more like an art installation.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Accommodations retain original architectural elements and offer a mix of antique and bespoke modern furnishings, artwork, and decor.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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