costume
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Definition
A costume is a set of clothes worn to look like a particular character, animal, or type of person, especially for a party, play, or film. It can also mean the special clothing worn in a performance or from a particular historical period.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'costume' means clothes for pretending or performing, not everyday clothes. Common collocations include 'Halloween costume', 'costume party', and 'costume designer'. Don't confuse it with 'custom', which is a tradition or usual way of doing something.
Example Sentences
She wore a witch costume to the party.
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His pirate costume was very funny.
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The actors changed costumes before the next scene.
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I still haven't picked a costume for Halloween.
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That movie won an award for costume design.
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The kids showed up in homemade costumes, and they looked amazing.
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