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
costumey
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Examples of costume in a Sentence
children in their Halloween costumes
a formal 18th-century Japanese costume
Origin and Etymology of costume
French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom — more at custom
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Examples of costume in a Sentence
the days when people, costumed in their Sunday best, would parade along the grand avenue on Easter
First Known Use of costume
1802
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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 in a Sentence
You're invited to a costume party!
First Known Use of costume
1800
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COSTUME Defined for English Language Learners
costume
playDefinition of costume for English Language Learners
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: the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing
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: the clothes worn by a group of people especially during a particular time in the past
costume
playDefinition of costume for English Language Learners
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: involving people wearing costumes
COSTUME Defined for Kids
Definition of costume for Students
1 : special or fancy dress (as for wear on the stage or at a masquerade)
2 : style of clothing, ornaments, and hair used during a certain period, in a certain region, or by a certain class or group ancient Roman costume peasant costume
Definition of costume for Students
costumed
;costuming
: to provide with a special or fancy outfit
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