quietcustom
nounUK /ˈkwaɪətˌkʌstəm/
US /ˈkwaɪətˌkʌstəm/
A quiet custom is a special way of doing something that people do calmly and without much noise.
In our family, reading together before bed is a quiet custom we all love.
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2. A custom that is kept private and not talked about openly.
Their quiet custom of leaving notes for each other stayed a secret for years.
3. A gentle, low-key way of greeting or welcoming someone.
The librarian's quiet custom was a small nod and a smile.
4. A habit of staying calm and making little noise in a shared space.
The quiet custom in the study room meant no phones and soft voices.