custom
IPA: kˈʌstʌm
noun
- Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
- (dated outside UK) Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
- (collectively) The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
- (law) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
- Traditional beliefs or rituals.
- A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, pornography, etc.
- (obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
- (archaic, uncountable) Toll, tax, or tribute.
verb
- (transitive, obsolete) To make familiar; to accustom.
- (transitive, obsolete) To supply with customers.
- (transitive, obsolete) To pay the customs of.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To have a custom.
adjective
- Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made.
- Own, personal, not standard or premade.
- (archaic) Accustomed; usual.
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Examples of "custom" in Sentences
- The customers were dissatisfied.
- The custom of dowry was prevalent.
- The customers complained and left.
- The customer is the representative.
- The customers remained discontented.
- The music discomfited the customers.
- The customs of China are not immemorial.
- Social customs are heavily influenced by clannish loyalties.
- In the colonies, masters tried to dissuade the practice of tribal customs.
- The Russian Customs Tariff is the customs duty for the Russian Federation.