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- Dictionarycustom/ˈkʌstəm/
noun
- 1. a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time: "the old English custom of dancing round the maypole" Similar
- 2. regular dealings with a shop or business by customers: British "if you keep me waiting, I will take my custom elsewhere" Similar
adjective
- 1. made or done to order; custom-made: North American "a custom guitar"
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CUSTOM definition: 1. a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time: 2. something you…. Learn more.
The meaning of CUSTOM is a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual. How to use custom in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Custom.
If something has been done a certain way for a long time and has become generally accepted, it's a custom. Asking strangers for candy on one night a year would seem strange if it weren't an established custom.
As a noun, custom means a longstanding practice of a person (such as a daily habit) or a group (such as a cultural practice). As an adjective, custom describes something made to unique specifications, especially something one of a kind. Its synonym is custom-made.
noun. 1. a usual or habitual practice; typical mode of behaviour. 2. the long-established habits or traditions of a society collectively; convention. custom dictates good manners. 3. a. a practice which by long-established usage has come to have the force of law.
Definition of custom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. A traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people. b. The tradition or body of such practices: The respect that is by custom accorded to the king. 2. a. A habitual practice of a person: my custom of reading a little before sleep. See Synonyms at habit. b.
Origin of custom 1 First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English custume, from Anglo-French; Old French costume, from Vulgar Latin co(n)s(uē)tūmin- (unrecorded), replacing Latin consuētūdin-, stem of consuētūdō “habit, practice, tradition,” from consuē(tus) “accustomed” (past participle of
Custom definition: A common tradition or usage so long established that it has the force or validity of law.
CUSTOM definition: 1. a habit or tradition 2. people who buy things from shops or businesses: 3. used before another…. Learn more.
