帮助中心

costume

[ˈkɒstjuːm]

costume Definition

  • 1a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role or by someone attending a masquerade
  • 2a set of clothes worn in a particular country or period of history, or by a particular profession or group

Using costume: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "costume" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a beautiful costume for the play.

  • Example

    The dancers were dressed in colorful costumes.

  • Example

    He dressed up in a pirate costume for Halloween.

  • Example

    The museum has a collection of historical costumes.

costume Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for costume

Antonyms for costume

Idioms Using costume

  • wearing a costume

    Example

    The actors were in costume and ready to perform.

  • to remove one's costume

    Example

    After the party, she took off her costume and changed into her regular clothes.

  • a movie or TV show that is set in the past and features characters wearing historical costumes

    Example

    The new costume drama on TV is set in the 18th century.

Phrases with costume

  • a set of clothes that is typical of a particular country or region

    Example

    The dancers wore traditional national costumes during the performance.

  • a set of clothes worn to a party or event where guests are expected to dress up in unusual or amusing clothes

    Example

    She went to the Halloween party in a fancy dress costume.

  • a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role

    Example

    The stage costumes for the play were designed by a famous fashion designer.

Origins of costume

from Italian 'compostura', meaning 'fashion, dress'

📌

Summary: costume in Brief

The term 'costume' [ˈkɒstjuːm] refers to a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role or by someone attending a masquerade. It can also refer to a set of clothes worn in a particular country or period of history, or by a particular profession or group. Examples include 'She wore a beautiful costume for the play.' and 'The museum has a collection of historical costumes.' Phrases like 'national costume' and 'fancy dress costume' denote specific types of costumes, while idioms like 'in costume' and 'take off one's costume' refer to wearing or removing costumes.

How do native speakers use this expression?