1. traditional practices or behaviors that are typical of a particular group or society
Usage: plural form
2. the government department that collects taxes on imported goods and controls what enters or leaves a country
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the official agency
3. taxes or duties paid on imported or exported goods
Usage: also called customs duties

Examples

• Local customs vary greatly from one region to another.
• It’s important to respect the customs of the country you’re visiting.
• We had to go through customs at the airport after our international flight.
• The customs officer checked our luggage for prohibited items.
• They had to pay customs on the expensive jewelry they brought back.
• Wedding customs differ between cultures.
• The customs declaration form must be filled out completely.