costume


Definition: Meaning of, costume in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɒstjuːm /

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costume costumes
  1. [countable] a set of clothes worn by an actor or by someone to make them look like something such as an animal, famous person etc [↪  outfit]
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  2. [uncountable and countable] clothes that are typical of a particular place or period of time in the past
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  3. [countable] British English a SWIMMING COSTUME
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costume used in phrases

  • academic costume (noun)
    1. a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college
  • bathing costume (noun)
    1. British English old-fashioned a SWIMSUIT
  • costume designer (noun)
    1. as for a play or masquerade someone who designs or supplies costumes
  • costume drama (noun)
    1. a play that is about a particular time in history, in which people wear costumes from that time
  • costume jewellery (noun)
    1. cheap jewellery that is often designed to look expensive
  • masquerade costume (noun)
    1. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
  • national costume (noun)
    1. special clothing traditionally worn by the people of a particular country
  • swimming costume (noun)
    1. British English a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially the type worn by women
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