Customshouse (Noun)
Meaning
A government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Imported goods were thoroughly inspected at the customshouse before being released to the merchants.
- The sailors had to wait for hours at the customshouse while their ship's cargo was being cleared.
- Customs officials at the customshouse worked late into the night to process the backlog of ships waiting to dock.
- To comply with regulations, the captain of the ship had to present all required documents at the customshouse before departure.
- After years of renovation, the old customshouse was reopened as a museum, showcasing the rich history of maritime trade in the region.