Meaning of Custom
In simple words: A special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group.
Custom in a sentence
- The company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year.
- He wore a suit made to his custom specifications.
- In this country, it's custom to greet guests with a handshake.
- She decided to create a custom design for her wedding invitations.
- The festival has many unique customs that everyone enjoys participating in.
How to use Custom
Used when referring to practices that are specific to a person, culture, or organization. Not usually used in formal writing without context.
Grammar pattern
custom + object
Memory hint
Think of 'customs' like a store that makes special items just for you.
Related words
Collocations with Custom
Synonyms for Custom
- habit, practice
Common mistakes with Custom
- Confused with 'costume' due to similar spelling.
- Misused as a verb instead of a noun in sentences.
- Omitted the plural when talking about multiple customs.
Custom appears in
Custom in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عادة
طريقة خاصة للقيام بشيء ما يختارها شخص أو مجموعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রথা, রীতি
কোনো বিশেষ উপায়ে কাজ করার একটি বিশেষ পদ্ধতি যা কোনো ব্যক্তি বা গোষ্ঠী দ্বারা নির্বাচিত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Brauch, Sitte, Gewohnheit
Eine besondere Art, etwas zu tun, die von einer Person oder Gruppe gewählt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Costumbre
Una forma especial de hacer algo que elige una persona o grupo.
- Persianفارسی
رسم، سفارشی
یک روش خاص برای انجام کاری که توسط یک فرد یا گروه انتخاب شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Custom
Une façon spéciale de faire quelque chose qui est choisie par une personne ou un groupe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कस्टम, रिवाज
कुछ खास करने का एक तरीका जिसे किसी व्यक्ति या समूह द्वारा चुना जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Usanza, Tradizione, Personalizzato
Un modo speciale di fare qualcosa che viene scelto da una persona o da un gruppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Costume, Costume de banho, Roupa feita sob medida
Um jeito especial de fazer algo que é escolhido por uma pessoa ou grupo.
- RussianРусский
Обычай, привычка, заказной
Особый способ что-то делать, выбранный человеком или группой.
- Urduاردو
رسم، رواج
کوئی خاص طریقہ جو کسی شخص یا گروہ نے منتخب کیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
习俗, 定制
由个人或团体选择的特别做事方式。
More words like Custom
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Custom
What does Custom mean?
A special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group.
What is the definition of Custom?
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
How do you use Custom in a sentence?
The company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year.
Can you give another example of Custom?
He wore a suit made to his custom specifications.
What are synonyms for Custom?
Common alternatives include habit, practice.
What is the opposite of Custom?
Opposite meanings include standard, norm.
What words go with Custom?
It commonly pairs with accepted, age-old, ancient, follow, observe, practise/practice, die out, disappear, prevail, according to a/the custom, in accordance with (a/the) custom, through custom, as is/was the custom.
What are common mistakes when using Custom?
Confused with 'costume' due to similar spelling. Misused as a verb instead of a noun in sentences. Omitted the plural when talking about multiple customs.
How do you pronounce Custom?
US: /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Custom?
Used when referring to practices that are specific to a person, culture, or organization. Not usually used in formal writing without context.
What CEFR level is Custom?
"Custom" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.








