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

Examples of costumer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant chain, famous for bringing affordable seafood to middle-class costumers, has long been heralded as a pioneer in the casual dining industry. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024 The union has remained tight-lipped about the contents of those deals, though craft-specific contracts historically have addressed issues such as workflow for editors, camera operating practices and working conditions for costumers. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024 Some of these people followed Schneider to three or more shows, like editor Karyn Finley Thompson (All That, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh) and one anonymous costumer (Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat, Henry Danger). Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2024 Our staff and costumers have become our family over the years and they will be greatly missed. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for costumer 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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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