costumes

cos-tumes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (plural) Sets of clothes worn to create the appearance of particular characters or periods.

  2. 2.

    (plural) Clothing typical of particular countries, time periods, or social classes.

Related words

See also: costume, dress, outfit
Synonyms: attire, garments, outfits

Etymology

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