American English pronunciation
How to pronounce costumes
IPA transcription: [kɑs'tumz]
Pronunciation variants: [kɑs'tumz]['kɑstumz]
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Noun
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the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
“he won the prize for best costume”
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unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
“in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume”
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the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
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the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
“he wore his national costume”
Verb
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dress in a costume
“We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins”
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furnish with costumes; as for a film or play
Usage examples
- Both are dressed up in medieval costumes.
- Women in costumes on a street.
- Many people will be dressed in full garment of national Mongol costumes.
- The sketch uses foul language, with costumes that don't really resemble the shows outfits.
- Two girls in red costumes play together.
- Two girls in leopard costumes play drum pads.
- Peaches has been noted for her stage costumes and flamboyant sense of style.
- The costumes worn by Necky reflect current popular video games.
- The live version incorporates giant screens and original sets and costumes.
- The citizens of Springfield dress in their Halloween costumes for a costume contest.