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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And other employers may license an AI tool that will be bespoke for company use or create its own internal AI tool, Walton said.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Weekend shows at the Landmark Sunset Theatres in LA had two pre-receptions and live performances which included Rowlson-Hall presenting a bespoke 13-minute performance with ten dancers and three original performers from the film, all wearing their costumes from the movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
The meticulous dresser can go fully bespoke with the Armoury’s Mark Cho, where a suit, shoes, and a leather bag are made for you across three master Japanese ateliers.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Much of the furniture is bespoke, created specifically to blend in with antiques sourced from markets around Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Weekend shows at the Landmark Sunset Theatres in LA had two pre-receptions and live performances which included Rowlson-Hall presenting a bespoke 13-minute performance with ten dancers and three original performers from the film, all wearing their costumes from the movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
The meticulous dresser can go fully bespoke with the Armoury’s Mark Cho, where a suit, shoes, and a leather bag are made for you across three master Japanese ateliers.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Much of the furniture is bespoke, created specifically to blend in with antiques sourced from markets around Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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