bespoke

adjective

be·spoke bi-ˈspōk

bē-

variants or less commonly bespoken

bi-ˈspō-kən

bē-

Synonyms of bespoke next

: custom-made

a bespoke suit

: dealing in or producing custom-made articles

a bespoke tailor

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 Simple yet elegant, the firm is known for its bespoke design elements and use of natural materials. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 The store will offer Kemo Sabe’s signature boots and cowboy hat customization, where customers can decorate their accessories with bespoke buckles, belts, pins and other embellishments. —

Layla Ilchi, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024 From airy Amagansett beach houses filled with natural materials to sophisticated Soho lofts with bespoke furnishings, Studio Zung’s designs showcase creativity and mindfulness. —

Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024 Wallen walked out of his dressing room alongside Kelce and Mahomes wearing a bespoke Chiefs jersey with the number seven on the front — after his high school baseball team number. —

Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bespoke

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