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The correct spelling is customs.
How to pronounce customs
/ˈkʌstəmz/
nounIPA: /ˈkʌstəmz/
Say it like: Cus-tom-s
The correct spelling is customs. (in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods. For example: "Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France."
Usage Examples
“Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.”
“Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection.”
“The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
- 2.(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.
- 3.Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
- 4.Traditional beliefs or rituals
- 5.Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
verb
- 1.To make familiar; to accustom.
- 2.To supply with customers.
- 3.To pay the customs of.
- 4.To have a custom.
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