costumer

noun

cos·​tum·​er ˈkä-ˌstü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
-ˌstyü-
also ˈkäs-ˌchü-;
kä-ˈst(y)ü
käs-ˈchü-
1
: one that deals in or makes costumes
2
: an upright stand with hooks or pegs on which to hang clothes

Examples of costumer in a Sentence

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One of Mackie’s first high-profile gigs was as the costumer for The Carol Burnett Show, which ran from 1967 to 1978. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning fashion designer and costumer, has died, according to a statement released on his social media accounts. Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 The wardrobe team includes celebrity stylist Jen Rade as lead costumer, Jamar Hart, and Clare Sofer. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Jones was a set costumer and Crawford was a housing coordinator for the main cast. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for costumer

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of costumer was in 1830

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“Costumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costumer. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes
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