Costume
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Costume is a noun meaning A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
Meaning
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
More Meanings
- An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.
- A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.
- A swimming costume.
- To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.
Example Sentences
We wore gorilla costumes to the party.
The bride wore a grey going-away costume.
They call their bathing suits down there "costumes."
the sight of thousands of people gathered to watch men walk the streets openly in female costume
Word Forms
- costumes
- costuming
- costumed
Synonyms for costume
Depending on context, synonyms include getup, outfit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garb, outfit, attire, dress, wear, garment.
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