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The correct spelling is costume.
How to pronounce costume
/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/
nounIPA: /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/
Say it like: Cos-tum-e
The correct spelling is costume. A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. For example: "The dancer was wearing Highland costume."
Usage Examples
“The dancer was wearing Highland costume.”
“We wore gorilla costumes to the party.”
“The bride wore a grey going-away costume.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
- 2.An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.
- 3.A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.
verb
- 1.To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.
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