custom

custom
cus|tom1 W3 [ˈkʌstəm] n
[Date: 1100-1200; : Old French; Origin: custume, from Latin consuetudo, from consuescere 'to make someone used to something']
1.) [U and C]
something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional
local/ancient/French etc custom
The guide offers information on local customs.
it is the custom (for sb) to do sth
It's the custom for the bride's father to pay for the wedding.
the custom of doing sth
The custom of naming women after flowers is becoming less common.
2.) [singular] formal
something that you usually do every day, or in a particular situation
He awoke early, as was his custom.
3.) customs [plural]
a) the place where your bags are checked for illegal goods when you go into a country
She was stopped at customs and questioned.
It took ages to clear customs (=be allowed through customs) but then we were out of the airport quite quickly.
You won't be able to take that through customs .
b) the government department that checks goods coming into a country and collects any taxes on them
customs officers
the US customs service
4.) [U] formal
the practice of regularly using a particular shop or business
an advertisement to attract more custom
Smaller shops lose a lot of custom when supermarkets open nearby.
custom 2
custom2 adj [only before noun] especially AmE
custom products or services are specially designed and made for a particular person
His son operates a custom furniture business.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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