costume

costume

noun

Definition of COSTUME

1

clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation <a tuxedo is the only acceptable costume for men attending a formal event>

Synonyms costume, drag, dress, garb, getup, guise, togs

Related Words apparel, attire, clothes, duds, habiliment(s), raiment; fashion, mode, style; array, caparison, vestments

2

clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else <Halloween costumes that caricature some of the “celebrities” created by the media over the past year>

Synonyms camouflage, costume, guise

Related Words domino, mask, veil, visor (also vizor), vizard; costumery, dress, getup, outfit, rig; coloring, cosmetic, makeup, paint