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to costume
01
to dress in a specific outfit, typically representing a specific character, theme, or period
Intransitive: to costume as a character | to costume in particular outfits
Examples
They decided to costume as superheroes for the costume party, each donning a different character.
At the masquerade ball, attendees elegantly costumed in masks and formal wear.
02
to create or arrange clothing for different types of performances
Transitive: to costume a performance
Examples
The renowned costume designer was hired to costume the Broadway musical that will debut next spring.
She spent months meticulously planning and coordinating to costume the historical drama.
Costume
01
the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class
Examples
The museum exhibit showcased traditional costumes from various regions of the world.
Her costume included a beautifully embroidered dress and a matching headpiece.
1.1
pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing
Examples
The theater production featured stunning period costumes that transported the audience back in time to the Victorian era.
Ballet dancers rehearsed tirelessly, perfecting their movements while adorned in elegant costumes that enhanced the beauty of their performances.
1.2
the usual set of clothes that are worn in a particular country or period of history
Examples
Traditional Bavarian costume includes lederhosen and dirndls.
Costume in colonial America varied by social class.
1.3
unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
Examples
He walked around town in a costume from the 1920s.
The festival encouraged participants to wear medieval costumes.
02
a swimming costume
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
Lifeguards often remind swimmers to wear appropriate costumes.
Competitive swimmers wear streamlined costumes.
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