in costume

phrase

: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.

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However, the late screenwriter had the opportunity to see James and McDowell in costume when the duo FaceTimed her during filming. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Krispy Kreme’s giveaway comes days after the doughnut chain treated customers in costume to a free doughnut for Halloween. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 When Klum hosted her famous Halloween party in October 2026, all four of her children were there in costume to support their mom. — Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 The band members joined in the festivities in costume, with Beto sporting dreadlocks, Fofo wearing a short, sleek bob wig, Abeja rocking an ’80s-style hair-metal wig and Tony dressed as a woman. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in costume

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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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