costumery

[ ko-stoo-muh-ree, -styoo- ]

noun

1. items of costume.
2. the art of designing, making, or providing costumes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of costumery¹

First recorded in 1830–40; costume + -ery

Example Sentences

He pressed forward roughly, and once or twice he heard grumbling murmurs because he had deranged a difficult piece of costumery.

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The costumery's good occupational therapy for me, too, as my pricked and calloused fingertips testify.

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Besides my costumery work, I fetch things and run inside errands and help the actresses dress and the actors too.

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Yes, the costumery's a great place to quiet your nerves or improve your mind or even dream your life away.

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