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custom house

American

Or customhouse,

noun

a government building or office, as at a seaport, for collecting customs, clearing vessels, etc.

custom house British

noun

a government office, esp at a port, where customs are collected and ships cleared for entry

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Etymology

Origin of custom house

First recorded in 1480–90

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Do you foresee more restaurants following your lead in creating custom house wine blends?

From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2024

“One thing we’ve been doing quite a bit is working with vinyl to create custom house numbers in a font of our choosing,” Ducsik says.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2022

Whether you’re looking for abstract art, landscapes, or a custom piece like a foil map of the recipient’s hometown centered around the address you provide or a custom house portrait, Minted has you covered.

From Fox News ● Dec. 9, 2021

A month after selling his Mediterranean-style home in Westlake Village, the rock star shelled out $4.8 million for a custom house in Calabasas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2020

The thin lieutenant came down the length of the custom house, holding our passports.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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