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

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Our camera crew, our costumer, our first AD and producer…. Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 Below, find our chat with the undisputed costumer of the season. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 May 2026 Look back at a lifetime of her outfits designed by the renowned costumer Bob Mackie, who first met the pop diva in 1967. Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 21 May 2026 Her collaborations with American costumer and fashion designer Bob Mackie have long been iconic. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for costumer

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

costumer

noun
cos·​tum·​er ˈkäs-ˌt(y)ü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes
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