Customary - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkʌstəmerɪ|  American pronunciation of the word customary
Brit.  |ˈkʌstəm(ə)rɪ|  British pronunciation of the word customary

adjective

- in accordance with convention or custom
sealed the deal with the customary handshake
- commonly used or practiced; usual (syn: accustomed, habitual, wonted)
took his customary morning walk

Extra examples

He forgot the customary “thank you.”

It is customary to hold the door open for someone who is entering a building behind you.

She dressed in her customary fashion.

He did the work with his customary efficiency.

In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.

Barbara answered with her customary enthusiasm.

...the judge's customary cool stood him in good stead during the sensational trial...

...maneuvered his opponent into checkmate with his customary finesse...

...practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived...

Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time

At weddings it is customary to scamble money after leaving the church.

...the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai...

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