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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From dogs dressed up in costume to those doing tricks, there was a lot of tail-wagging fun at the BowWow PowWow on Saturday. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 His wife, Lisbeth, is also a producer, with a background in costume, makeup, and set design. — Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader is trading in her boots to step into Roxie Hart’s dancing shoes in Chicago — and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at Weaver in costume ahead of her big debut. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Now, Rocky Horror is an interactive midnight movie phenomenon, with fans showing up to screenings nationwide in costume, shouting lines back at the screen, and singing along. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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