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Meaning of costume

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

costume

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒs.tjuːm//ˈkɑs.təm//kɑsˈt(j)um/

noun

Definitions

  1. A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

    Example: The dancer was wearing Highland costume.

  2. An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.

    Example: We wore gorilla costumes to the party.

  3. A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.

    Example: The bride wore a grey going-away costume.

verb

Definitions

  1. To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.