Meaning & use
custom
A traditional practice followed by a particular society, group, or region over time.
See it in a sentence
It is a custom in some countries to remove your shoes before entering a home.
Wedding customs vary widely between different cultures around the world.
A note on using this word
Custom as an adjective means made specifically for someone, as in 'a custom suit,' a distinct sense.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Made or designed specifically to fit the needs of a particular person.
He ordered a custom bicycle frame built to match his exact height and reach.
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