costume

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/
/ˈkɑs.təm/
/kɑsˈt(j)um/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

Example Sentences
  • The dancer was wearing Highland costume.
2 Definition

An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.

Example Sentences
  • We wore gorilla costumes to the party.
3 Definition

A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.

Example Sentences
  • The bride wore a grey going-away costume.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.