in costume
idiom
: 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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The photo studio encourages people to dress up, in costume or in fashion, and sets a standard on our audience’s looks.
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Her nomination adds a touch of prestige to Bridgerton's latest season, which also received nods in costume and production design categories.
—Amanda Castro
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Visitors in costume will be entered into a daily raffle.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
It’s served by people in costume and out of adult sippy cups.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2025
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Her nomination adds a touch of prestige to Bridgerton's latest season, which also received nods in costume and production design categories.
—Amanda Castro
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Visitors in costume will be entered into a daily raffle.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
It’s served by people in costume and out of adult sippy cups.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2025
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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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