costume
Meaning
A costume is a set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for a party or performance.
💡 A common mistake is using "costume" to refer to regular clothes instead of special outfits.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
is
making
a
costume
for
the
school
play
and
she
works
at
the
table
.
She
uses
old
clothes
and
cloth
,
and
her
brother
helps
with
the
scissors
.
When
she
tries
on
the
costume
,
she
smiles
because
it
looks
like
the
character
she
will
play
.
Her
friends
will
see
the
play
next
week
and
they
all
feel
excited
.
If
the
lights
are
good
,
the
costume
will
look
even
better
on
stage
.
Common Phrases
wear a costume
dress up in a costume
costume party
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