adj

bespoke

bih-SPOHK

Bespoke (adj) means Made specifically to a customer's own requirements, especially clothing. Example: “He had a bespoke suit tailored for the wedding.”

adj

Made specifically to a customer's own requirements, especially clothing.

"He had a bespoke suit tailored for the wedding."

"The software was a bespoke solution built just for their warehouse system."

How to Use Bespoke

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCustom-made for one specific person or purpose, rather than off-the-shelf.

UK vs US

Much more common in British English; American English usually says "custom" or "custom-made."

Common pairings

bespoke suit bespoke software bespoke tailoring

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Etymology

Grew out of "bespeak," meaning to arrange or order something in advance — so a bespoke suit was, historically, one "spoken for" ahead of time.

Rhymes for bespoke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bespoke” mean?

The word “bespoke” means made specifically to a customer's own requirements, especially clothing. In plain terms, custom-made for one specific person or purpose, rather than off-the-shelf.

How do you pronounce “bespoke”?

“Bespoke” is pronounced bih-SPOHK (/bɪˈspəʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “bespoke” in a sentence?

Here is “bespoke” used in a sentence: “He had a bespoke suit tailored for the wedding.”

What part of speech is “bespoke”?

“Bespoke” is an adjective.