Costume: meaning, definitions and examples

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costume

 

[ หˆkษ’stjuหm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

Halloween

A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period, especially one worn for a party or a special event.

Synonyms

attire, dress, outfit

Examples of usage

  • The children were dressed in spooky costumes for Halloween.
  • She wore a traditional Japanese costume to the cultural festival.
Context #2 | Noun

Theatre

The clothes worn by actors for a particular role in a play or film.

Synonyms

ensemble, garb, wardrobe

Examples of usage

  • She designed the costumes for the upcoming theater production.
  • The elaborate costumes added to the authenticity of the historical drama.
Context #3 | Verb

Dress up

To dress someone in a particular set of clothes, especially a costume or special attire.

Synonyms

attire, disguise, dress up

Examples of usage

  • The children were excited to be costumed as their favorite superheroes.
  • She costumed herself as a character from a fairy tale for the costume party.

Translations

Translations of the word "costume" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคถเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kostรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kostum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัั‚ัŽะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kostium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚นใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท costume

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disfraz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kostรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostรฝm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kostรฝm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kostum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพัั‚ัŽะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostyum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disfraz

Etymology

The word 'costume' originated from the Italian word 'costume' in the mid-18th century, which meant 'fashion' or 'custom'. It later evolved to refer to a particular style of clothing worn for a specific purpose, such as a party or theatrical performance. The concept of costumes has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, reflecting societal norms, traditions, and artistic expressions.

See also: cost, costless, costly, costs.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,352 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.