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costume

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒstjuːm/
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Definition of costume

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)

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