costume

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒstjuːm/

noun

  • a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period: authentic Elizabethan costumes [mass noun]: dancers in national costume
  • a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role: he was in charge of costumes and scenery for plays and masques
  • British a swimming costume.
  • British dated a woman’s matching jacket and skirt: a chic black costume and white fur wrap

verb

[with object]
  • dress (someone) in a particular set of clothes: an all-woman troupe elaborately costumed in clinging silver lamé

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Italian costume 'custom, fashion, habit', from Latin consuetudo (see custom)