customs
Pronunciation: [ˈkʌstəmz]
Word
Context: "tradition"
(noun) customs are the special ways of doing things that people in a group or place have followed for a long time. It could be a holiday tradition or how people greet each other.
Example
Every year, our family follows the customs of decorating the house for the holidays.
Example
They didn’t follow any customs at the party, and it felt very different and unusual.
Example
What customs does your family have during the holidays?
Context: "government"
(noun) customs is the official process of checking goods and people who are entering a country. This helps to ensure that items being brought in are safe and legal.
Example
When I arrived at the airport, I quickly passed through customs because I had nothing to declare.
Example
She was delayed at customs because she accidentally brought in restricted items.
Example
What do you need to declare when going through customs?
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