custom
Meaning
A custom is a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular culture or group.
💡 Don't confuse "custom" with "costume," which means clothing.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
town
in
my
country
has
a
special
celebration
in
the
spring
,
and
people
visit
family
and
friends
.
Last
year
I
went
to
the
festival
with
my
sister
and
we
watched
a
small
parade
through
the
streets
.
One
custom
at
the
festival
is
to
share
a
cake
with
neighbors
,
which
made
me
feel
welcome
.
The
music
was
loud
and
children
were
dancing
,
so
we
stayed
until
the
evening
.
If
you
come
to
our
town
,
you
should
try
the
cake
because
it
is
part
of
the
celebration
.
Common Phrases
cultural custom
local custom
follow a custom
Synonyms
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