Meaning & use
costumiers
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“costumiers” is a form of “costumier”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
People or companies that make or supply costumes, especially for theaters, film, or television.
Grammar: The singular is costumier; use this plural form when talking about more than one such person or business.
Patterns
- costumiers for something
- work as costumiers
The film's elaborate period dresses were created by two famous costumiers.
Several costumiers in the city specialize in ballet and opera outfits.
The costumiers worked closely with the director to match the historical setting.
Word forms
| singular | costumier |
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Common combinations
- theatrical costumiers
- Theatrical costumiers often rent out their creations after a show closes.
- film costumiers
- Film costumiers must consider how clothing looks under bright lights.
- work as costumiers
- They work as costumiers for a major television network.
- a team of costumiers
- A team of costumiers prepared hundreds of outfits for the extras.
Synonyms and how they differ
- costume designers
- This term often emphasizes the artistic design process, while costumiers may focus more on making or supplying the costumes.
- wardrobe supervisors
- These people manage the costumes on set but do not necessarily make them; costumiers are more involved in creation or provision.
Word family
Commonly confused: costumiers or customer? costumiers or costume?
costumiers vs customer
A customer is a person who buys goods or services; a costumier is a person who makes or supplies costumes.
costumiers vs costume
Costume is the clothing itself, while a costumier is the person or company that provides it.
Practice
The _____ for the new musical created over fifty outfits for the cast.
Choose one answer.
Costumiers are the people who make or supply costumes, which fits the context of creating outfits. Customers are buyers, costumes are the clothes themselves, and customs are traditions or taxes, so none of those fit the sentence.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “costumiers”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.