English · Word Candidate

custom

/ˈkʌstəm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: customs

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự lặp lại thường xuyên của cùng một hành vi

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Noun

Examples

Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mua hàng thường xuyên từ cùng một nhà cung cấp

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Noun

Examples

Thank you for your custom.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Made or done in a way adjusted to fit the needs of a particular person or group (e.g., customer, health care patient, do-it-yourselfer), and thus specialized and, in some cases, unique.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được làm hoặc thực hiện theo cách phù hợp với nhu cầu của một người hoặc nhóm cụ thể

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Adjective

Examples

Near-synonyms: custom-made, tailored, tailor-made, custom-built, purpose-built; see also Thesaurus:custom-made

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Own, personal, not standard or premade.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cá nhân, không tiêu chuẩn hoặc làm sẵn

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Adjective

Examples

We can embroider a wide range of ready designs or a custom logo.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “custom” mean?

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Is “custom” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.