costumecos‧tume /ˈkɒstjʊm $ ˈkɑːstuːm/ ●●○ noun 
the film’s lavish costumes and spectacular sets Hallowe'en costumes2[countable, uncountable] clothes that are typical of a particular place or period of time in the past: The dancers were in national costume. performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history)3[countable] British English a swimming costume
WORD ORIGINcostume
Origin:
1700-1800 French, Italian, ‘custom, dress’, from Latin consuetudo; ➔ CUSTOM1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a Halloween costume
- All the guests attended the party in Victorian costume.
- I didn't like the play much but the costumes were amazing.
- My daughter wore a witch costume in the Halloween parade.
- Displayed are costumes dating back to the silent era but not beyond the 1960s.
- Even so, its vibrant rhythms and gorgeous costumes make it Mr Chen's most accessible film so far.
- How handsome he looked in his d'Artagnan costume.
- Nothing could be further from costume drama or the spreading of cloaks over puddles.
- Overseeing the project was Anne Wallwork, a television-trained period costume cutter specifically hired by Laura for the project.
- The rest of the costumes do look a trifle ... stale.
- With only twenty minutes to work with, there was no time for costume changes or extra entrances and exits.
- Written 100 years ago it is performed here in the costumes of that period.
Longman Language Activatorclothes that you wear together as a set
a pair of trousers or a skirt, that you wear with a short coat made of the same material: · She wore a black suit for the interview.· Bob was wearing a business suit.· The restaurant seemed to be filled with men in grey suits.
a set of clothes that look attractive together, that you wear for a special occasion - use this especially about women's clothes: · That's a beautiful outfit you're wearing.· She went out and spent $200 on a new outfit for the party.
a set of clothes for acting in a play or performance or that you wear for a party to make you look like someone or something else: · My daughter wore a witch costume in the Hallowe'en parade.· I didn't like the play much but the costumes were amazing.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The dancers were in national costume. performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history)COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
The dancers were in national costume. performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history) (=for clothes for the actors in a play)· He spent eight years as a costume designer for TV commercials.
(=about events in history, in which people wear costumes from that time)· a costume drama set in 17th century France
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· She looked like a tank in her bathing costume, Hoomey thought, squat and powerful and belligerent.· We wish her well, but advise her not to take a bathing costume.· He realised it would not matter at all that they had no bathing costumes.· She has to decide about bathing costumes.
· Waiters in the silver national costume of Luctia bowed stiffly as they placed dish after lavish dish in front of the delegates.· The folk dances and national costumes are a delight to see and the splendid copperware, embroidery and lace make original souvenirs.· Stout Mrs Muller, in her national costume, sang.
· And as a result we have been treated to the delightful sight of Princess Diana in a variety of stunning swimming costumes.· She looks blummin beautiful in that swimming costume.· I pull on my swimming costume, leaving shoes behind, picking up a towel.
· Today the only traditional costumes to be seen are those worn by the flower-sellers and folk dancers.· Nor does it accommodate the traditional costumes or a tired, very conventional acting style.· At midday all the people from Amantani dress up in traditional costume and they go up to the two centres.· The downstairs restaurant where breakfast is served, has walls decorated with paintings of people dressed in traditional local costumes.
NOUN· She raised temperatures in chilly Glasgow with six rapid costume changes.· It was an onstage costume change.· In those forty minutes Kylie packed in eight songs and no less than four costume changes.· The band works with great arrangements, great sensitivity to the singers and with costume changes and even a couple comic bits.· Six dancers utilised a variety of costume changes, arguably too many, to journey through the enormity of the past.· With only twenty minutes to work with, there was no time for costume changes or extra entrances and exits.· He knows what performer in what movie had the most costume changes, sixty-five, in motion picture history.· The same pitifully small group of students was shifted from classroom to classroom, with costume changes in between.
· At 81 she married costume designer Jean Louis, who died three years ago.· If forced to examine the movie from that sociological mountaintop, veteran costume designer Ann Roth is right.· Directors and costume designers, not to mention tech people and assistants, all play a key part.
· Nothing could be further from costume drama or the spreading of cloaks over puddles.· More often, the movie founders when confronting spiritual issues and settles for the spectacle of a costume drama.
· She slipped on a figure-hugging black dress and adorned the outfit with a bold selection of costume jewellery.· But costume jewellery had the distinct advantage of not pretending to be anything other than what it was.
· In the afternoon there'd be costume parties.· Nicholas Hotel, a costume party with the Mayor present and the ballroom packed with people stamping their feet and clapping.
· The exhibits are surrounded by period costumes and photographs, and the show is to last until January.· All performers in period costume with period music.· Plus a Battlefield model and period costume dolls.· Overseeing the project was Anne Wallwork, a television-trained period costume cutter specifically hired by Laura for the project.· Staff dressed in period costume, and a photographic display recording the Branch's history was unveiled in the banking hall.· Everyone in period costume - meet the Gentry; servants; soldiers; craftsmen.
VERB· Everyone was dressed in Music Hall costume.· Some have made pilgrimages to re-enact ancient rituals in caves, others have dressed in costumes and objects evoking traditional Goddess images.· The dinner will be held in a marquee in Friary Gardens, Richmond, with guests dressed in Victorian costume.· Consequently, Julius Caesar was dressed in Elizabethan costume because no one thought that he ought to be dressed any differently.· I have recoiled from a picture of myself in our family photograph album, all dressed up in this costume.· Staff dressed in period costume, and a photographic display recording the Branch's history was unveiled in the banking hall.· Charles made himself up for the new role, and dressed in the new costume.
· Eva helped Shadwell out by designing one of these productions and making the costumes.· Donald McKayle, a skilled designer as well as a choreographer, made costumes for them and off they went to audition.· She made his costume, cutting down a white linen shirt and fitting it tight up round the neck.· Before Lindsay, I made costumes - after Lindsay, I made magic.· With the invitations, it is helpful to give other parents a few ideas as to how they may make their children's costumes.· Norah Lettuce Leaf Children like these kinds of silly jokes and, for this, you make a rabbit's costume.· People spend six months making their costumes.· This was Madge, who made costumes for the rest of us to wear at the party nights.
· Full marks go to the costume and set designers.· As he often did, Holder created not only the choreography but also vivid music and costume and set designs.· Simon bought up the costume store and set himself up in premises in Southwark, under the name Snogogram International.
· Q: Is it fun wearing those costumes?· He wears his native costume, is neither extravagant or frivolous in his clothing, nor is he ever poorly dressed.· They wear swimming costumes cut high on the leg.· She wore a smart blue costume with a tiny hat tilted over one eye.· It was like showing up at the masquerade ball wearing the same costume two years in a row.· These usually involve pupils wearing historical costume and carrying out tasks of a historical nature appropriate to the site.· Days passed and still she wore the same costume.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[countable] a set of clothes worn by an actor or by someone to make them look like something such as an animal, famous person etc: - All performers in period costume with period music.
- Decor includes period furniture and contemporary art.
- Inside, antiques, family paintings and period furniture enhance the elegance and character inherent in this finely proportioned manor house.
- Plus a Battlefield model and period costume dolls.
- The exhibits are surrounded by period costumes and photographs, and the show is to last until January.
- The marbled staircase leads to 126 rooms and suites filled with period furniture.
- The ranch house, corral and outbuildings have been restored and contain exhibits, photographs and period furniture.
- They filled it with period furniture and even had an antique staircase installed.
the film’s lavish costumes and spectacular sets Hallowe'en costumes2[countable, uncountable] clothes that are typical of a particular place or period of time in the past: The dancers were in national costume. performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history)3[countable] British English a swimming costume