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costumer

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

noun

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

  2. a clothes tree.


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Etymology

Origin of costumer

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

Example Sentences

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Kudos to costumer Lien See Leong for outfitting McMahon in a hooded terry cloth poncho that makes him look like Jesus walked across the water to hang ten.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

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 • Aug. 5, 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

And this is the costumer who sold you the disguise.

From Final Proof or the Value of Evidence by Ottolengui, R.

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