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

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Ganache gets exposed to new costumers from across South Florida, and Lake gets to connect with fellow Caribbean bakers. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025 The couple divorced in 1987, and the next year, Dennehy married costumer designer Jennifer Arnott, per The New York Times. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Like Edison International, fires and fire prevention are a key focus for the company, its costumers and community. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025 On Saturday morning, YouTube TV costumers were unable to access any ESPN or ABC channels on their accounts. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for costumer

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Nov. 2025.

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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