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 The setup was developed in collaboration with Motion Control Suspension and features bespoke dampers at each corner that can be independently adjusted. —

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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Along with the special fragrance is a bespoke travel case inspired by the iconic MCM Ottomar Travel Case design, finished in a deluxe Berlin Gold hue to mirror the Parfum's luxurious vibe. —

Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 Twinkly, of course, has its own bespoke smart trees (not to mention wreaths and a outdoor smart tree made up entirely of string lights). —

Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bespoke

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