bespoke

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 23, 2025 is: bespoke \bih-SPOHK\ adjective Bespoke describes something that is custom-made—that is, made to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person. // As a tailor, Lana specialized in crafting bespoke clothing for her clients, each piece unique and suited to their tastes. [See the entry >](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke) Examples: “The vehicles are bespoke machines with every little detail thought of, from embroidered seats to custom floor mats to retro paint jobs.” — Charlie Berrey, SlashGear.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Did you know? In the English language of yore, the verb [bespeak](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/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](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal) over those that are [prefab](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prefab).