costumer

[ kos-too-mer, -tyoo-; ko-stoo-mer, -styoo- ]

noun

1. a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes, as for theatrical productions.
2. a clothes tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of costumer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; costume + -er ¹

Example Sentences

From a secondhand fabric store in Pasadena to a deadstock supplier worthy of legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter, here are the best places to shop fabric in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

We the whole team, including the actors, the costumers, art department and cinematography, looked at photos from that period — miners, cowboys, women, buildings towns, streets.

From Salon

Monsoon says the “Doctor Who” team worked with Monsoon’s regular corset-maker, costumer and wig designer to get Maestro’s hair in the same shade as Jinkx’s.

From Seattle Times

The union has remained tight-lipped about the contents of those deals, though craft-specific contracts historically have addressed issues such as workflow for editors, camera operating practices and working conditions for costumers.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a handsome production, a feast for the costumers, the hair and makeup artists, the production designers and set decorators.

From Los Angeles Times