customs
/ΛkΚstΙmz/
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Simple Meaning
the place at an airport or border where officials check what you bring into a country.
When to Use
βοΈTravel Englishπ°News & Media
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βWe had to wait an hour at customs before they let us through.β
βDo I need to declare this gift at customs?β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
βCustoms of Β£200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.β
Related Words
Synonyms:
border controlimmigration
Word Family:
customcustoms officer