Costume Definition & Meaning
costume
- noun
- the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume"
- 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"
- the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
- the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume"
- verb
- dress in a costume; "We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins"
- furnish with costumes; as for a film or play
"Costume" in song lyrics
See how costume is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with costume
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.
Use "costume" in a verse
Now that you know what "costume" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does costume mean?
- the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume" 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" the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments) the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume" dress in a costume
- What part of speech is costume?
- Costume is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does costume have?
- Costume has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).