Costume Definition

costume
noun
  1. the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume"
  2. unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place; "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume"
  3. the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
  4. the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume"
verb
  1. dress in a costume; "We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins"
  2. furnish with costumes; as for a film or play

"Costume" in song lyrics

See how costume is used in real songs:

  • "I'm bout as sick of burning find the hottest slacker in a visionary costume"
    Aesop Rock — Dead Pan
  • "That's only logical cause I'm fact, you costume"
    All City — The Actual
  • "Rappers want to blossom, put they all a costume"
    Blahzay Blahzay — Danger

Usage tips for "costume"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "costume" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for costume to find words that pair well.

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