costume
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noun \ˈkäs-ˌtüm, -ˌtyüm also -təm or -ˌchüm\Definition of COSTUME
1
: the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class
2
: an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing <Halloween costumes>
3
: a person's ensemble of outer garments; especially : a woman's ensemble of dress with coat or jacket
— cos·tum·ey adjective
See Examples of COSTUME
- children in their Halloween costumes
- a formal 18th-century Japanese costume
Origin of COSTUME
French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom — more at custom
First Known Use: 1799
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Rhymes with COSTUME
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2cos·tume
transitive verb \käs-ˈtüm, -ˈtyüm also -ˈchüm; or ˈkäs-ˌ or -təm\cos·tumedcos·tum·ing
Definition of COSTUME
1
: to provide with a costume
2
: to design costumes for <costume a play>
Examples of COSTUME
- <the days when people, costumed in their Sunday best, would parade along the grand avenue on Easter>
First Known Use of COSTUME
1823
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3costume
adjective \same as 1\Definition of COSTUME
1
: characterized by the use of costumes <a costume ball> <a costume drama>
2
: suitable for or enhancing the effect of a particular costume <a costume handbag>
Examples of COSTUME
- You're invited to a costume party!
First Known Use of COSTUME
1847
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