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Definition custom in British English

custom noun

noun
/ˈkʌstəm/

▪ age-old, ancient, established, traditional

1

something that people do that is traditional or usual

Example

local customs and traditions

Example

the custom of kissing under the mistletoe

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1.1

something that a particular person regularly does

Example

On Wednesday evening, as was his custom, he went down to the village.

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Example

Several restaurants compete for tourists' custom.

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Definition custom in British English