They still follow the custom of pinning money to the bride's dress.
The custom died out in the 19th century.
These customs still prevail in remote areas.
They poured wine around the trees in accordance with local custom.
The rules have grown up through custom and are not laid down by law.
People threw coins onto the stage, as was the custom.
Custom is second nature. — Привычка — вторая натура.
He left the house at nine exactly, as is his custom. — По своему обыкновению он уходил из дома ровно в девять.
COMBS:
the shop draws plenty of custom — магазин имеет большую клиентуру
Most of our custom comes from tourists nowadays. — Сейчас большинство наших покупателей — это туристы.
I shall withdraw my custom from this shop. — Я больше не буду делать покупки в этом магазине.
ATTRIBUTES:
a local [ancient\] custom — местный [древний\] обычай
COMBS:
In my country, it's the custom (for women) to get married in white.— В моей стране по обычаю женщины выходят замуж в белом.
custom woodworking — изделие из дерева на заказ; изготовление деревянных изделий на заказ
custom shoe maker — индивидуальный сапожник
• a marketing campaign to attract more custom
• Saturday is usually our busiest day and we have missed out on a great deal of custom through the closure.
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Most of our custom comes from tourists.
»If we don't give good service, people will take their custom elsewhere.
»lose/need/want sb's custom
There is a custom that banks buy at the top of the market and sell at the bottom.
»The solicitors suggested that the advice from the British Bankers' Association counted only as custom and practice and was not in fact law.
Getting parts for custom-built cars can take six months to a year.
»The company was founded in 1921 as a builder of custom homes.
»Banks and private companies pay for custom news feeds that serve their own needs.
»The music industry is being turned upside down by our ability to go to a website and download MP3 music tracks or get custom CDs made.