Meaning & use
costume
An outfit worn to represent a particular character, culture, era, or occasion, often for performance or celebration.
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She wore a homemade witch costume for the neighborhood Halloween party.
The theater company spent weeks sewing elaborate costumes for the historical drama.
A note on using this word
"Costume" typically implies dressing as someone or something else, unlike everyday "clothing" or "attire."
Words with a similar meaning
outfitattire
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