costume

Pluralcostumes

Formscostumes, costuming, costumed

1. 1
   nouncountable

   An outfit you wear to look like someone or something else, often just for fun.

   Like clothes that turn you into a different character for a day.

   She wore a pirate costume to the party.

   The kids picked out their Halloween costumes early this year.

   Similaroutfit, disguise

2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The clothing style of a country, time, or group, including clothes, accessories, and hairstyle.

   Like clothes that show at a glance where someone comes from.

   The museum displayed the traditional costume of mountain villagers.

   Each region has its own folk costumes for festivals.

   Similardress, attire, garb

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A set of clothes that fits a certain time of year or a special event.

   She bought a new winter costume for the cold months.

   His riding costume kept him warm on the long trails.

   Similaroutfit, attire

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To dress someone in special clothes for a play, party, or show.

   Like dressing up a doll in a chosen outfit.

   They costume the actors before every performance.

   Volunteers costumed the children for the parade.

   Similardress, clothe, outfit

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A piece of clothing you wear for swimming.

   She forgot her costume and couldn't get in the pool.

   The kids changed into their costumes before the swim lesson.

   Similarswimsuit

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