Pronunciation: /kɑːstjuːm/
noun a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period
A1 I wore a costume for Halloween.
A2 She bought a new costume for the school play.
B1 The costume designer created amazing outfits for the movie.
B2 The elaborate costume was handmade with intricate details.
C1 The historical accuracy of the costume was impressive.
C2 The costume party featured a variety of creative and unique outfits.
verb not applicable
A1 She costume her dog in a cute Halloween outfit.
A2 The children costume themselves as superheroes for the school play.
B1 The theater group decided to costume the actors in elaborate period costumes.
B2 The designer costumed the models in stunning haute couture for the fashion show.
C1 The movie production spared no expense in costuming the entire cast in authentic period attire.
C2 The opera company meticulously costumed the performers in historically accurate garments for the grand production.
adjective not applicable
A1 She wore a costume hat for the school play.
A2 The costume jewelry she wore was very sparkly.
B1 The costume party was a big hit with all the guests.
B2 The costume designer created stunning outfits for the movie.
C1 The costume department spent months creating historically accurate clothing for the period drama.
C2 The costume designer's attention to detail was evident in every piece of clothing worn by the actors.
adverb not applicable
A1 She wore a costume happily.
A2 He danced in his costume joyfully.
B1 The children ran around in their costumes excitedly.
B2 The actors performed in their costumes convincingly.
C1 The elaborate costume added depth to the character's portrayal.
C2 The costume designer meticulously crafted each piece for the production.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I wore a costume to the Halloween party.
A2 She bought a costume for her school play.
B1 The costume was too big for him, so he had to get it altered.
B2 The costume designer created a stunning outfit for the lead actress.
C1 The elaborate costume was handcrafted with intricate details.
C2 The costume chosen for the historical drama accurately reflected the time period.
preposition not applicable
A1 I wore a costume for Halloween.
A2 She dressed up in a costume for the party.
B1 The costume contest winner received a prize.
B2 The theater production required elaborate costumes.
C1 The historical drama featured authentic period costumes.
C2 The designer created a stunning costume for the lead actress.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wore a costume to the Halloween party.
A2 She dressed up in a costume for the school play.
B1 The costume contest at the convention was a big hit.
B2 The actors put on their elaborate costumes before going on stage.
C1 The costume designer created stunning outfits for the entire cast.
C2 The costume department worked tirelessly to ensure every detail was perfect for the film.
interjection not applicable
A1 Costume! That looks funny.
A2 Costume! I didn't expect to see you here.
B1 Costume! Where did you get that outfit?
B2 Costume! You really know how to dress up for the occasion.
C1 Costume! Your creativity with outfits never fails to impress.
C2 Costume! You truly have a knack for putting together the perfect ensemble.
article not applicable
A1 I wore a costume to the Halloween party.
A2 She bought a costume for her school play.
B1 The costume contest at the convention had many participants.
B2 The elaborate costume he wore to the masquerade ball was stunning.
C1 The costume designer won an award for her work on the movie.
C2 The historical accuracy of the costume in the period drama was impressive.
formal The theater production required all actors to wear elaborate costumes.
informal I'm still trying to decide on my Halloween costume for this year.
slang I love dressing up in a fun costume for costume parties.
figurative She always wears a costume to hide her true feelings.
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