to costume

Examples

• All

• Group members were costumed as beasts and sang of the princess's kiss that would liberate the spirit of carnival.

  Academic text (1998)

• PHOTO: In Nassau, elaborately costumed groups compete for prizes.

  Academic text (1991)

• My friend and I got together to get costumed up and take some photos before we left.

  Blog text (10)

• I work at City Hall when I can because I like it, but my passion really is costuming.

  Poolman (2024)

• Three women, exquisitely costumed, burst from the door of the Egyptian Hall.

  Fiction book (2002)

• "Farmer was costumed as a priest for this performance, adding to the ironic quality of his message.

  Academic text (1995)

• In addition, there are often costumed reenactments of battles and period craft demonstrations.

  Academic text (2003)

• Throughout the Oceanarium, costumed characters will mingle with guests, offer presentations, and answer questions.

  Academic text (2001)

• The actors were brilliantly costumed in elaborate outfits for the fairy tale performance.

• At the Halloween party, everyone was costumed as their favorite movie characters, creating a fun atmosphere.

Synonyms

D

to dress up

vsto costume

178 2.7

Put on special clothes for an event or to look attractive

is about supplying theatrical clothes mainly for performances or special occasions

S

to suit up

vsto costume

• Informal

38 4.0

Put on formal clothes or a uniform for an event

is about providing theatrical attire for performance rather than formal wear

D

to doll

vsto costume

• Informal

22 7.6

To dress someone or something in a fancy way

is about providing theatrical clothes for performances rather than personal fancy dressing

O

to outfit

vsto costume

13 3.7

To give someone clothes or equipment for a particular purpose

is focused on supplying theatrical clothing without including equipment

G

to garb

vsto costume

2 7.9

To dress someone in clothes of a special type

is focused on supplying theatrical clothes rather than a general styled wardrobe

A

to apparel

vsto costume

• Formal

1 7.2

To put clothes on someone

is about supplying theatrical clothing rather than ordinary everyday garments

Idioms

M

my culture is not your costume

• Texting

9.9

A phrase that says you should not use another culture's clothes or symbols as a costume

N

not your costume

• Texting

9.9

A reminder that clothing from someone else's culture should not be worn as a costume because it is disrespectful

Compounds

C

costume designer

7 3.7

A person who plans and makes special clothes for actors in plays or films

S

swimming costume

• UK

1 1.3

A tight piece of clothing you wear in the water

B

bathing costume

• UK

1 3.4

Tight clothing people wear for swimming at a beach or pool

A

academic costume

• Formal

5.5

A formal robe and cap that university teachers and students wear at ceremonies like graduations

M

masquerade costume

5.3

An outfit with a mask and fancy clothes worn to hide who you are at a party

S

shroudie costume

9.9

A costume made from a white sheet worn to look like a ghost

S

slutney costume

• NSFW

9.9

A playful outfit that mixes sexy clothes with brunch clothes for parties

S

spoopy costume

• Slang

9.5

A playful outfit that is a little spooky and meant to make people laugh

How Dressed

to dress up

178 2.7

to costume

5 4.0

to outfit

13 3.7

to dress

∞ 1.0

to clothe

19 3.2

Surface Forms

Etymology