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costume

Syllabification: (cos·tume)
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Definition of costume

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkäsˌt(y)o͞om, -təm/

  • a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period:authentic Elizabethan costumes children in national costume singing folk music
  • a set of clothes worn by an actor or other performer for a particular role or by someone attending a masquerade:a nun’s costume
  • a set of clothes, especially a woman’s ensemble, for a particular occasion or purpose; an outfit.

verb

Pronunciation: /käsˈt(y)o͞om, ˈkäst(y)o͞om, ˈkästəm/

[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 custume 'custom, fashion, habit', from Latin consuetudo (see custom)

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