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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The Metropolitan Opera responded to Chalamet's comments in an Instagram post, which featured backstage footage of costumers, set designers and musicians preparing for a performance, showcasing the craftsmanship and collaboration behind an opera production. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Business owners selling products like rotary phones or needlepoint kits are seeing their revenue rise while the average costumer age slides. Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Boy Meets World costumer Julie Yang Silver is shedding some light on the frustrating behind-the-scenes conversations that revolved around star Danielle Fishel's weight. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 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 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 24 Mar. 2026.

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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