custom

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noun

cus·tom ˈkə-stəm How to pronounce custom (audio)

: a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual

It is the custom in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras.

funeral customs

: long-established practice considered as unwritten law

: repeated practice

Custom makes all things easy.

: the whole body of usages, practices, or conventions that regulate social life

… family, kinship, and custom constituted the grounds of community.

V. B. Leitch

customs plural

: duties, tolls, or imposts imposed by the sovereign law of a country on imports or exports

usually singular in construction : the agency, establishment, or procedure for collecting such customs

went through customs at the airport without any difficulty

: business patronage (see patronage sense 4)

: usually habitual patrons : customers

Example Sentences

Noun It is the custom for the bride to wear a white dress on her wedding day. According to custom, the festivities begin at dusk. It's a matter of custom. We went through customs at the airport without any difficulty. It took us a long time to clear customs at the border. Adjective The new kitchen will have custom cabinets. that business tycoon wears only custom suits See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Not each set was focused on fashion, but each comedian was decked out in clothes from The RealReal accessorized with Susan Alexandra’s accessories—either custom-made or from the permanent collection.

Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 All were custom-made from a mix of human, angora goat, horse and yak hair.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 In addition to the replica wedding dress, the custom-built, 10,000-square-foot exhibition houses a collection of over 700 items, including several of Princess Diana's authentic evening gowns and fashion garments.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The robots are custom-made by Dortmund University in Germany but are just a research project at the moment.

Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 23 July 2022 The robot chargers are custom-made by Dortmund University in Germany and are now being tested in real-life situations following lab testing.

Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 22 July 2022 From the largest pieces of furniture to the smallest decoration pieces, everything was either custom-made or an original from an antiques shop.

Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 July 2022 Those four tests analyze risk, forseeability, benefit and custom, and public policy.

Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 It’s custom for the longtime head coach at Aurora High School, near Cleveland.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022

Adjective

No matter what style or color palette residents choose, there will be premium fixtures and finishes, as well as custom European-style cabinetry, high-quality materials, and other elevated design fixtures for a discerning style.

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Other production and semi-custom builders have also found a following with the barebones, utilitarian look.

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 Recommended by Our Editors During Q2, the only area of growth was in chips focused on IoT devices and semi-custom products, which include AMD processors for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5.

Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 Additionally, as more younger workers delay starting a family, pet benefits can make total compensation feel more relevant and custom—a very desirable element of workplace culture that can quickly become costly.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Across from the front door is a handsome, custom-wood console by the David Alan Collection on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, which her husband bought her for her 50th birthday.

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 Foley effects are custom to a film, and are synchronized to characters’ movements.

Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 27 June 2022 Customers gladly stomached higher prices for the company’s personal computer and graphics chips, while sales in its data server processor, semi-custom chip, and gaming unit doubled.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 23 May 2022 In terms of its semi-custom business in game consoles, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su also had some very positive commentary to share.

Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 5 May 2022 See More

单词	customs
释义	custom 1 of 2 noun cus·tom ˈkə-stəm 1 a : a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual It is the custom in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. funeral customs b : long-established practice considered as unwritten law c : repeated practice Custom makes all things easy. d : the whole body of usages, practices, or conventions that regulate social life … family, kinship, and custom constituted the grounds of community. V. B. Leitch 2 customs plural a : duties, tolls, or imposts imposed by the sovereign law of a country on imports or exports b usually singular in construction : the agency, establishment, or procedure for collecting such customs went through customs at the airport without any difficulty 3 a : business patronage (see patronage sense 4) b : usually habitual patrons : customers custom 2 of 2 adjective 1 : made or performed according to personal order 2 : specializing in custom work or operation a custom tailor Synonyms Noun fashion habit habitude pattern practice practise ritual second nature trick way wont Adjective bespoke bespoken custom-made custom-tailored customized made-to-order tailor-made tailored See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun It is the custom for the bride to wear a white dress on her wedding day. According to custom, the festivities begin at dusk. It's a matter of custom. We went through customs at the airport without any difficulty. It took us a long time to clear customs at the border. Adjective The new kitchen will have custom cabinets. that business tycoon wears only custom suits See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Not each set was focused on fashion, but each comedian was decked out in clothes from The RealReal accessorized with Susan Alexandra’s accessories—either custom-made or from the permanent collection. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 All were custom-made from a mix of human, angora goat, horse and yak hair. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 In addition to the replica wedding dress, the custom-built, 10,000-square-foot exhibition houses a collection of over 700 items, including several of Princess Diana's authentic evening gowns and fashion garments. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The robots are custom-made by Dortmund University in Germany but are just a research project at the moment. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 23 July 2022 The robot chargers are custom-made by Dortmund University in Germany and are now being tested in real-life situations following lab testing. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 22 July 2022 From the largest pieces of furniture to the smallest decoration pieces, everything was either custom-made or an original from an antiques shop. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 July 2022 Those four tests analyze risk, forseeability, benefit and custom, and public policy. Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 It’s custom for the longtime head coach at Aurora High School, near Cleveland. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Adjective No matter what style or color palette residents choose, there will be premium fixtures and finishes, as well as custom European-style cabinetry, high-quality materials, and other elevated design fixtures for a discerning style. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Other production and semi-custom builders have also found a following with the barebones, utilitarian look. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 Recommended by Our Editors During Q2, the only area of growth was in chips focused on IoT devices and semi-custom products, which include AMD processors for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 Additionally, as more younger workers delay starting a family, pet benefits can make total compensation feel more relevant and custom—a very desirable element of workplace culture that can quickly become costly. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Across from the front door is a handsome, custom-wood console by the David Alan Collection on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, which her husband bought her for her 50th birthday. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 Foley effects are custom to a film, and are synchronized to characters’ movements. Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 27 June 2022 Customers gladly stomached higher prices for the company’s personal computer and graphics chips, while sales in its data server processor, semi-custom chip, and gaming unit doubled. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 23 May 2022 In terms of its semi-custom business in game consoles, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su also had some very positive commentary to share. Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 5 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Adjective Middle English custume, from Anglo-French, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo, from consuescere to accustom, from com- + suescere to accustom; akin to suus one's own — more at suicide First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing custom custom-built custom-made custom-tailor custom-built custom-made custom-tailor Kids Definition custom 1 of 2 noun cus·tom ˈkə-stəm 1 : the usual way of doing things : the usual practice 2 customs plural : duties or taxes paid on imports or exports 3 : support given to a business by its customers Buyers grew tired of waiting … and … took their custom elsewhere. Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard custom 2 of 2 adjective 1 : made or done to personal order custom furniture 2 : specializing in work done to personal order a custom printer Legal Definition custom noun cus·tom 1 : a practice common to many or to a particular place or institution especially : a long-established practice that is generally recognized as having the force of law see also section 1983 compare usage 2 plural a : duties, tolls, or imposts imposed by the law of a country on imports or exports b usually singular in construction : the agency, establishment, or procedure for collecting such customs customs noun plural of custom 1 as in rituals a usual manner of behaving or doing it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rituals habits practices tricks ways patterns tendencies routines fashions practises habitudes inclinations styles manners modes usages conventions characteristics wonts dispositions proclivities traits mores addictions bags regimes affectations peculiarities forms quirks sets eccentricities grooves turns uses bents regimens attributes ruts oddities rotes drills tics tenors airs singularities poses deportments régimes kinks jog trots marks 2 as in traditions an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding Synonyms & Similar Words traditions rules values principles standards ethics conventions prescriptions norms heritages superstitions cultures mores modes rubrics legacies inheritances lifestyles forms folklores birthrights lores
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