Meaning of custom in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkəstəm/

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1. Noun

   custom

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French coustume, based on Latin consuetudo, from consuetus, past participle of consuescere‘accustom’, from con- (expressing intensive force) + suescere‘become accustomed’

   Definitions

   1. accepted or habitual practice
2. 2. a specific practice of long standing
3. 3. money collected under a tariff
4. 4. habitual patronage

   Examples

   • « I have given this tailor my custom for many years »

5. Qualitative Adjective

   custom

   Definitions

   1. made according to the specifications of an individual

   Synonyms

   • bespoke
   • bespoken
   • made-to-order
   • tailored
   • tailor-made
   • custom-built
   • made-to-order

   Antonyms

   • ready-made