custom

/'kʌstəm/
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custom

I have given this tailor my custom for many years.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time: A social custom is a practice or behavior that is passed down within a group.
    • Habitual patronage of a particular shop or business: The regular business given by a customer.
    • A practice so long established that it has the force of law: A usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class, often considered unwritten law.
    • (Customs; plural noun) The official department that administers and collects duties levied by a government on imported goods: Also refers to the place at a port, airport, or frontier where officials check incoming goods, luggage, or travelers.
    • (Archaic) A regular or established practice or habit of an individual.

  2. Adjective:

    • Made or done to order for a particular customer; specially designed or produced: Not standard or ready-made.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Social Practice):
    • It is the custom in Japan to remove your shoes before entering a home.
    • The wedding followed local customs.
  • Noun (Business Patronage):
    • Thank you for your custom. We hope to see you again soon.
    • The store lost a lot of custom after the scandal.
  • Noun (Established Practice/Law):
    • By ancient custom, the land passes to the eldest son.
  • Noun (Customs - Government Duty/Office):
    • We had to declare the goods at customs.
    • The customs officer inspected our luggage.
  • Adjective (Made-to-order):
    • He wears custom suits from a famous tailor.
    • The company builds custom computers for gamers.
Advanced Usage
  • "As is (someone's) custom": In the way someone usually does something.
    • He arrived early, as was his custom.
  • "Custom and practice": The way things are usually done in a particular place or activity, especially when this is seen as establishing a rule.
    • The agreement was based on custom and practice, not a written contract.
Variants and Related Words
  • Customary (adj): According to or based on custom; usual.
    • It is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
  • Customize (verb): To modify or build something to a customer's individual requirements.
    • You can customize the car with different features.
  • Customer (noun): A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.
    • The customer is always right. (Common saying)
  • Accustom (verb): To make someone or something accept something as normal or usual.
    • You must accustom yourself to the new schedule.
Synonyms
  • Tradition: A long-established custom or belief passed from generation to generation.
  • Habit: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up (more individual).
  • Practice: The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories.
  • Convention: A way in which something is usually done.
Related Phrases
  • Custom-built/Custom-made: Made to a particular customer's order.
    • He drives a custom-built motorcycle.
  • Break with custom: To do something differently from the way it is traditionally done.
    • The queen broke with custom by giving a televised speech.
Idioms
  • Time-honored custom: A custom that has been respected and observed for a long time.
    • The festival is a time-honored custom in our village.
custom

I have given this tailor my custom for many years.

Adjective
  1. made according to the specifications of an individual
Noun
  1. habitual patronage
    • I have given this tailor my custom for many years
  2. money collected under a tariff
  3. a specific practice of long standing
  4. accepted or habitual practice

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