Custom

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌstəm/

Definitions of custom

noun a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a custom-made birthday cake for my friend.

A2 She sells custom jewelry that she designs herself.

B1 The company offers custom solutions for each client's specific needs.

B2 The artist created a custom painting for the hotel lobby.

C1 The tailor specializes in custom suits for high-profile clients.

C2 The company prides itself on its ability to create custom solutions for any problem.

Examples of custom in a Sentence

formal The company offers custom solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

informal I had a custom suit made for my brother's wedding.

slang I love how you can customize your profile with all these cool custom emojis.

figurative She has a custom way of handling difficult situations, always staying calm and collected.

Grammatical Forms of custom

• past tense: customized
• plural: customs
• comparative: more custom
• superlative: most custom
• present tense: custom
• future tense: will custom
• perfect tense: have customed
• continuous tense: is customing
• singular: custom
• positive degree: custom
• infinitive: to custom
• gerund: customizing
• participle: customized

Origin and Evolution of custom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'custom' originated from the Latin word 'consuetudo', which means 'habit' or 'practice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'custom' evolved to refer to a traditional practice or behavior that is widely accepted within a particular society or group. It can also refer to a specific rule or regulation that is followed consistently.