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customa traditional way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a traditional way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəm/

Korean meaning: 관습, 풍습

Korean pronunciation: **커**스텀

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's custom of hiding money in pickle jars saved our family during hard times.
  • The shop lost much of its custom when the mall opened nearby.
  • His custom of singing in the shower annoyed his roommate every morning.

custom

NOUN

//ˈkʌstəm//

a traditional way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time

custom concept
💡 Concept

A traditional way of behaving that has been followed for a long time.

custom rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through repeated custom, what once felt strange becomes something we’re fully accustomed to.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkʌstəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkʌstəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootcustom

Origin

From Old French 'custome', derived from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit' or 'usual practice', ultimately from 'consuescere' meaning 'to accustom oneself'.

🎵Rhyme

custombottomautumn
custom
bottom
autumn

🔗Collocations

local custom
ancient custom
custom made
break with custom
follow custom
custom design

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's custom of hiding money in pickle jars saved our family during hard times.

The shop lost much of its custom when the mall opened nearby.

😄 Fun example

His custom of singing in the shower annoyed his roommate every morning.

😄 Fun example

She ordered custom sneakers with her pet's photo printed on them.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

traditionhabitpracticeconventionritual

Antonyms

noveltyinnovationbreak

Related

cultureheritageceremonyroutinebehavior

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