Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A set of clothes worn by someone to look like someone or something else, often for a performance or a themed event.
Costume
/ˈkɒstjʊm/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
She wore a witch costume for Halloween.The school play required colorful costumes for all the actors.
Etymology:
The word costume originates from the Italian "costume," meaning "custom or fashion." It was borrowed into the English language in the eighteenth century, maintaining its meaning related to style of dress.
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