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adj

bespoke

bih-SPOHK
adj
1
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.

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