customarily

Everyday

1. (formal) Usually or normally, as people traditionally do: gifts are customarily given at birthdays. tree →
2. According to custom or habit: the class customarily lines up by the door. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in exam passages, history and RE lessons when describing traditions: "In Japan people customarily bow." In everyday talk people say "usually" or "normally". Phrases: is customarily done, as is customarily the case.

Examples

• Gifts are customarily wrapped in coloured paper. tree →
• (formal) Pupils customarily stand when a visitor enters. tree →
• In many countries people customarily shake hands when they meet. tree →
• The oldest person customarily cuts the cake. tree →
• Tea is customarily served at four o'clock in the story. tree →
• (formal) The total is customarily rounded to the nearest pound. tree →

Note

Adverb of customary (usual, traditional), from custom. Formal; "usually" is the everyday word. Say CUS-tom-air-i-lee or cus-tom-AIR-i-lee.