costume Definition

costume
noun

1. A set of clothing of a special kind, especially of a particular historical period or particular country.

Thesaurus: attire, ensemble, apparel, raiment, garb, livery, robes, uniform, get-up.
2. A garment or outfit for a special activity.

Example: a swimming-costume
3. old use
A woman's suit.

verb costumed, costuming

1. To arrange or design the clothes for (a play, film, etc).
2. To dress in a costume.

Thesaurus: dress, outfit, clothe, garb, attire, array.

Etymology: 18c: Italian, meaning ‘custom' or ‘habit'.