English · Word Candidate

costume

/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: costumes · costuming · costumed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phong cách trang phục, bao gồm quần áo, phụ kiện và kiểu tóc

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Noun

Examples

the sight of thousands of people gathered to watch men walk the streets openly in female costume

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trang phục hoặc hóa trang được mặc như trang phục lễ hội

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Noun

Examples

We wore gorilla costumes to the party.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trang trí hoặc mặc trang phục phù hợp

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Verb

Examples

Seated on the carpet, by the side of this basin, was seen Mr. Rochester, costumed in shawls, with a turban on his head. His dark eyes and swarthy skin and Paynim features suited the costume exactly. He looked the very model of an Eastern emir, an agent or a victim of the bowstring.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “costume” mean?

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

Is “costume” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.