cus ‧ tom ‧ a ‧ ry /ˈkʌstəm ə ri $ -meri/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ customary , ↑ custom , ↑ customizable , ↑ accustomed ; noun : ↑ custom , ↑ customer , customs; verb : ↑ accustom , ↑ customize ; adverb : ↑ customarily ]
1 . something that is customary is normal because it is the way something is usually done SYN usual
it is customary (for somebody) to do something
In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.
2 . [only before noun] someone’s customary behaviour is the way they usually do things SYN usual :
Barbara answered with her customary enthusiasm.
—customarily /ˈkʌstəm ə rəli, ˈkʌstəm ə rɪli $ ˌkʌstəˈmerəli/ adverb