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costumer

American  
[kos-too-mer, -tyoo-, ko-stoo-mer, -styoo-] / ˈkɒs tu mər, -tyu-, kɒˈstu mər, -ˈstyu- /

noun

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

  2. a clothes tree.


Etymology

Origin of costumer

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

Example Sentences

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Curtin was the set costumer, overseeing costumes and accessories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

“That’s like saying a costumer just picks a red or blue shirt.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024

His wife, Mohammadifar, also worked in the world of film as a screenwriter and costumer designer.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

Henson, outfitted sumptuously by costumer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, gives “The Color Purple” a vivid, movie-star splash.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

It is to be a costume masquerade, and Mitchel has promised to send all of the men to his costumer for their dresses.

From An Artist in Crime by Ottolengui, Rodrigues

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