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costumer

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈkɒstjuːmə(ɹ)/
  • US: /ˈkɑstumɚ/
  • CMU ARPABET: K AA1 S T UW0 M ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A person who designs, makes or supplies theatrical costumes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: wardrobe mistress (woman)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: costumier, costumist, wardrobe mistress

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who wears a costume.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A person who wears a costume.

One who takes part in cosplay.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cosplayer

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A costume drama.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: costumier, costume designer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: couturier, fashion designer, clothes designer, designer

History

Etymology

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