English · Travel & Places
customs
/ˈkʌs.təmz/
[/ˈkʌs.təmz/]
border inspection office
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The official place where bags are checked and taxes collected when entering a country.
Example
At customs the officer asked whether she had anything to declare before entering the country.
At customs the officer asked whether she had anything to declare before entering the country.
Etymology
From 'custom', an established tax or duty, from Latin 'consuetudo'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in international travel and trade.