nounπShare(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods."Customs of Β£200 were due on all the wine we took back from France."governmenteconomyfinancecommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods."Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection."governmenteconomybusinessstatetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFrequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving."The school's customs dictate that students line up quietly before the bell rings. "culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTraditional beliefs or rituals"The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs."cultureritualtraditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHabitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support."The bakery's strong customs attracted many loyal customers. "businesseconomycommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLong-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription."Our family's customs dictate that we have a special dinner every Christmas Eve. "culturetraditionsocietylawhistorytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFamiliar acquaintance; familiarity."My customs officer aunt knew all the best places to find fresh fruit at the market. "culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareToll, tax, or tribute."The customs office charged a fee on the imported toys. "governmenteconomyfinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make familiar; to accustom."The new student needed time to customs herself to the school's rules and routines. "culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with customers."The new bakery is trying to customs its shop with more regular customers. "businesscommercetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay the customs of."The new student had to custom duties on his imported textbooks. "commercefinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a custom."My family customs include a special dinner every Sunday. "culturetraditionsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading