custom house

American  

Or customhouse,

noun

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

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custom house British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

In my day, a simple rectangle custom house like my daughter’s would have taken me less than seven months to build from start to finish.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 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

In the custom house a lieutenant, very thin and military, questioned us.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway