noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who designs, makes or supplies theatrical costumes; a costumier.
2. 2
   someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) wordnet
3. 3
   A person who wears a costume or takes part in cosplay.
4. 4
   A costume drama. informal

   "The success of this lush costumer encouraged Woo to try his hand at comedy."

Synonyms

All synonyms

costumiercostumierauteurballyhoo manbarkerclothier

Example

More examples

"When the last costumer has left, we close the doors."

Etymology

From costume + -er (occupational suffix) or + -er (Variety “-er”).

Related phrases

costume drama

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