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costume

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒstjuːm]

Word

Learn how to use costume in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “celebration”

(noun) a set of clothes that someone wears to look like a specific character, role, or theme, especially for a party or event. For example, people wear costumes for Halloween or a school play.

Example

She wore a beautiful princess costume to the birthday party.

Example

He didn't wear a costume, so he felt out of place at the Halloween celebration.

Example

What kind of costume do you want to wear for the school play?

Context: “theater”

(noun) the clothes that actors wear when they are performing in a play or movie. These costumes help show the audience who the characters are.

Example

The costumes in the play were colorful and helped tell the story.

Example

The actors forgot to wear their costumes, so they looked like regular people on stage.

Example

What kind of costume do the actors need for that role in the play?

How to pronounce costume

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒstjuːm]

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