C1adjectiveformalbusinesssociety
US/ˈkʌs.tə.mer.i/
UK/ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/
usual or expected in a particular place, situation or group
In context
In the United States, it is customary to tip waiters about fifteen to twenty percent.
It is customary for companies in Vietnam to give staff a bonus before Tết.
She greeted the visitors with her customary smile and a cup of tea.
Words that go with customary
adjective + preposition
- customary toIt is customary to bring a small gift when you visit.
- customary forIt is customary for the host to pay for dinner.
adjective + noun
- customary practicePaying suppliers within thirty days is customary practice.
- customary lawIn some villages, customary law still decides land disputes.
- customary greetingA handshake is the customary greeting at business meetings.