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 book delves into the story of the movie's production, including the roles of Breakfast at Tiffany's writer Truman Capote, costumer Edith Head, director Blake Edwards, and of course Hepburn. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026

The wardrobe that costumer Jorge Jara applies to Huppert as Báthory, here re-emerging after decades of deep sleep to put a stop to a mysterious book that could potentially end her reign, is undeniably delicious. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

In one space, costumes can be custom printed and cut using high-tech printers, while another space houses a room full of sewing machines where costumers spend 80 hours crafting an intricate fur-pattern cape with fringes and sequins. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026

That was such an interesting conversation to have with Rudy our costumer, who was incredible, and figuring out what clothing Carolyn was wearing before she was heavily photographed. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 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