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costumes

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːstjuːmz]

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

Context: “theatrical arts”

(noun) costumes are special clothes that people wear for performances like plays, movies, or dance shows. They help tell a story or show a character's personality.

Example

The actors wore colorful costumes that brought the story to life on stage.

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Without proper costumes, the performance looked plain and unexciting.

Example

What types of costumes do you think are best for a fairy tale play?

Context: “celebrations”

(noun) costumes can also mean clothes people wear for special occasions, like Halloween or carnivals. These outfits can be fun, scary, or silly.

Example

She wore a pirate costume for Halloween that everyone loved.

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His costume didn't fit the theme of the party, making him stand out in a not-so-good way.

Example

What kind of costume are you going to wear for the next celebration?

How to pronounce costumes

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːstjuːmz]

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