costume

cos-tume · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A set of clothes worn to create the appearance of a particular character or period.

  2. 2.

    Clothing typical of a particular country, time period, or social class.

  3. 3.

    A set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film.

Forms

plural: costumes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    costume party — a party where guests wear costumes
  • •
    costume jewelry — decorative but inexpensive jewelry
  • •
    in costume — dressed in special clothing for a role

Related words

See also: disguise, dress, outfit
Synonyms: attire, dress, outfit

Etymology

From French "costume" from Italian "costume" meaning "custom, habit, dress," from Latin "consuetudo" (custom).