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

The wardrobe team includes celebrity stylist Jen Rade as lead costumer, Jamar Hart, and Clare Sofer. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Jones was a set costumer and Crawford was a housing coordinator for the main cast. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026

The set not only helped Wilde to build the world of the film, but also to inhabit Angela, whose shirt was chosen by costumer designer Arianne Phillips to match the paint Healy selected. — Emily Zemler, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2026

The costume design course was announced earlier this year, alongside the appointment of three-time Oscar-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell as its ambassador. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

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