Meaning & use

costumer

noun·Advanced

A person who designs, makes, or supplies costumes, especially for theater, film, or television.

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The costumer spent weeks hand-sewing the elaborate gowns for the period drama.

She worked as a costumer for a local theater company for over a decade.

A note on using this word

Costumer can also mean a company that rents or sells costumes; the related job title 'costume designer' is more common in film credits.

Words with a similar meaning

costume designer

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