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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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reference to Spears' iconic Bob Mackie diamonds outfit worn on her 2001 Dream Within a Dream Tour (the look was originally made by the costumer for the 1981 Las Vegas stage production Jubilee!).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 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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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