Synonyms for

Customary

Verb / ˈkʌstʌˌmeri: / Another word for customary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Customary means something that is done or happening regularly as part of a tradition or habit.

Synonyms & similar words

accustomed wonted habitual traditional usual routine habitual familiar established typical expected conventional regular common ordinary normal prevailing popular standard accepted wonted set proven

Synonyms by register

Formal

conventional traditional standard established

Informal

usual normal regular everyday

Literary

trodden hallowed

Antonyms

unusual uncommon rare atypical abnormal peculiar strange

Common collocations

  • customary practice
  • customary law
  • customary greeting
  • customary way
  • customary attire
  • customary behavior
  • customary use

Word family

noun custom
adverb customarily

Usage note

Often used to describe practices or behaviors that are expected or generally accepted within a particular group or society. It implies a sense of tradition or habit rather than strict rules.

Example sentences

  1. It is customary to blow out candles on your birthday cake.
  2. It is customary to shake hands when you meet someone new.
  3. It is customary to say 'please' and 'thank you' when you are asking for something.
  4. It is customary to sing the national anthem before a sports game.
  5. It is customary to take off your shoes when you enter someone's house.

Quotes

  • Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.
  • The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post.
  • Custom without truth is error grown old.

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