costume
/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
special clothes you wear to look like someone or something else, for fun or a show.
When to Use
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Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“What costume are you wearing to the Halloween party?”
“The actors wore beautiful costumes in the play.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
“The dancer was wearing Highland costume.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
outfitdisguise
Word Family:
costumecostumescostumed