costumer

noun

cos·​tum·​er ˈkä-ˌstü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
-ˌstyü-,
 also  ˈkäs-ˌchü-;
kä-ˈst(y)ü,
käs-ˈchü-
1
: one that deals in or makes costumes
2
: an upright stand with hooks or pegs on which to hang clothes

Examples of costumer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Valerie Campbell, the show’s key set costumer, and Rachel Kamerman, a production designer for seasons four through six, both recount Sherman-Palladino speaking of the Mayflower and Washington while working on set in the early 2000s. Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2024 Her early costumer for her shows was Bob Mackie, whose legendary career was just getting started. Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 All of the wacky, whimsical undead fashions that were brought to life by the master costumer Colleen Atwood. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024 From Yorgos Lanthimos’s (director, Poor Things) deadpan in the top center to Jacqueline West’s (costumer, Killers of the Flower Moon) smile-blink two people to the right. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for costumer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of costumer was in 1830

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“Costumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costumer. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

costumer

noun
cos·​tum·​er ˈkäs-ˌt(y)ü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes

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