Definition: 1. The attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball. 2. Unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place. 3. The prevalent fashion of dress.
Use 'costume' in a sentence:
1. The cut-out swimming costume is fast becoming the hottest swimwear trend of the season.
2. The advertisements of costume in Paris broadened his outlook.
3. The sets and costumes are lavish.
4. I see the photo of her in that costume everywhere.
5. The term Cosplay is derived from Japan and is a composite word of "costume" and "play".
6. He has designed all the scenes and costumes.
7. The performers, in costume and make-up, were walking up and down backstage.
8. In the wardrobe department were rows of costumes.
9. The characters were dressed in full period costume.
10. She patted Mona, taking care not to disturb her costume.
11. She has four costume changes during the play.
12. That costume is often referred to as the most famous little black dress of all time.
13. Carol boasted about her costume.
14. He is known for his elaborate costumes.
15. All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter.
16. I felt a bit self-conscious in my swimming costume.
17. The show bubbles like pink champagne with pretty sets, exquisite costumes and enchanting dance routines.
18. She dressed strictly for comfort and economy, but let her imagination run riot with costume jewellery.
19. The costumes from the movie are to be auctioned for charity.
20. In all, she has eight costume changes.
21. The Tang Costume stands for Chinese history and fashion culture.
22. I'm going to be emceeing a costume contest.
23. The performers, in costume and makeup, were walking up and down backstage.
24. Even from a distance the effect of his fox costume was stunning.
25. Breeches of crimson velvet, silk stockings, and low, silver-buckled slippers completed his costume.
26. If you are interested in China's history, you can start with some costume dramas.
27. A few persons in the costume of the time of King Hans passed quickly by him.
28. Why are you here wearing that costume?
29. The actors were in Victorain costumes.
30. When a play finishes its run, many of the costumes are hired out to amateur dramatics companies and schools.
31. The superb sets are enhanced by Bobby Crossman's marvellous costumes.
32. Which costume of the following pictures is from Japan?
33. An American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince.
34. She wore a one-piece white bathing costume.
35. He went to the party in a giant chicken costume.
36. The costume designs are too fussy.
37. His costume strengthened the good woman in the belief that he was a foreigner.
38. Peacock feathers should never be brought on stage, either as a costume element, prop or part of a set as chaos will ensue.
39. This swimming costume is made of elastic material.
40. The actress came on in full costume.
41. They minced in, in beach costumes and make-up.
42. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform.
43. In the colourful markets at Chincero and Pisac, women still wear their traditional costume.
44. She was given a programme credit for her work on the costumes for the play.
45. Even from a distance, the effect of his fox costume was stunning.
46. The actors were still in costume and make-up.
47. The waitresses are all done up in costumes.
48. In the dance, two performers share one lion costume with one waving the lion's head and the other waving the lion's body and tail.
49. Clogs are part of the Dutch traditional costume.
50. It was a sufficiently ugly costume.
51. The costumes and lighting in the play were restrained.
52. He changed into the anonymous costume of grey cotton shirt.
53. These T-shirts can go away with your swimming costume and your shorts.
54. She wore an antique gown to the costume party.
