Meaning of 'costume'

noun

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

Example: "We won the prize for best costume."

noun

the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class

Example: "They wore their national costume to the social event."

noun

unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place

Example: "In spite of the heat, the child insisted on wearing a woollen costume."

noun

the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)

verb

to dress in a costume

Synonyms: dress up

verb

to furnish with costumes