Custom
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ËkĘs.tÉm/
US
/ËkĘs.tÉm/
Definition
(n) : A traditional practice or habit in a community.
(adj) : Made specially for an individual.
(adj) : Made specially for an individual.
Example
"(n) : Greeting guests warmly is a custom."
"(n) : It is a custom for Muslims to greet each other with âAs-salamu alaykumâ."
"(v) : He ordered a custom suit that was made exactly to his measurements."
Explanation
A custom is a traditional way of doing something, passed down through generations in a culture or community. For example, shaking hands as a greeting is a common custom in many countries. Customs often involve clothing, food, celebrations, or manners. The word can also mean something specially made for a person (like a âcustom-made dressâ). As a noun, it refers to traditions and practices. As an adjective, it describes something personalised. Customs help define culture and identity, making them important in social life.