CUSTOMARY


Meaning of CUSTOMARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kʌstəmri, AM -meri ]

1.

Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances. ( FORMAL )

It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests...

= usual

ADJ : oft it v-link ADJ to-inf

2.

Customary is used to describe something that a particular person usually does or has.

Yvonne took her customary seat behind her desk.

= usual

ADJ : ADJ n

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