costumer

noun

cos·​tum·​er ˈkä-ˌstü-mər 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, costumers have been creating spooky serial killers—from Ghostface to Michael Myers—and conjuring up original designs that remain seared into our brains (and promt some of us to look under the bed each night). —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025

Not to mention, Brown knew his whiskey needed to age at least six years to reach the standards his costumers expected with the Old Forester brand. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025

The former costumer for The Sonny & Cher Show also won two Emmy Awards for the 1999 Cher: Live in Concert from Las Vegas and 2003's Cher: The Farewell Tour, as well as a Tony in 2019 for The Cher Show musical. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Outlets including InStyle and Marie Claire noticed what appeared to be Carpenter's reference to Spears' iconic Bob Mackie diamonds outfit worn on her 2001 Dream Within a Dream Tour (the look was originally made by the costumer for the 1981 Las Vegas stage production Jubilee!). —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

costumer

noun

cos·​tum·​er ˈkäs-ˌt(y)ü-mər 

: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes