costume

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French costume, from Italian costume, from Latin consuētūdō (“custom, habit”). Doublet of consuetude, custom, and kastom. Verb circa 1802, perhaps modelled on French costumer.

Example Sentences

• "The apology came after a netizen claimed Soberano was supposedly doing a black face, but the latter said, in defense, it was just a “costume.”"
• "We wore gorilla costumes to the party."
• "The bride wore a grey going-away costume."

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