1. Accepted or habitual practice
   "The custom of removing shoes before entering the house is common in many cultures";
   - usage, usance [archaic]
    
2. A specific practice of long standing
   "The custom of exchanging gifts at Christmas is widespread";
   - tradition
    
3. Habitual patronage
   "I have given this tailor my custom for many years"
    
4. Duties or tax charged on goods imported into a country
   "They had to pay customs duty on the imported luxury goods";
   - customs, customs duty, impost

1. Made according to the specifications of an individual
   "She ordered custom-made shoes to fit her unique foot shape"; "The tailor created a custom suit for the wedding";
   - custom-made

Derived forms: customs

See also: bespoke [Brit], bespoken, custom-built, made-to-measure, made-to-order, tailored, tailor-made

Type of: duty, patronage, pattern, practice, survival, tariff, trade

Antonym: ready-made

Encyclopedia: Custom