costuming

[kos-too-ming, -tyoo-]

noun

1. material for costumes.

2. costumes collectively.

3. the act of furnishing or designing costumes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of costuming¹

First recorded in 1855–60; costume + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The series picked up nine awards then, including for Cranston’s guest performance, production design, costuming and cinematography.

From Los Angeles Times

Getting into Maeve’s mindset was easier for Jones when she got into the character’s costuming.

From Los Angeles Times

I imagine it had less to do with impressing people than it did with a love of pretending, costuming and self-adornment — a love of becoming someone else.

From Los Angeles Times

Each dress also came with a bulky mic pack that — in an endearingly peculiar costuming choice — Ross opted to wear on her waist instead of hiding it around back.

From Los Angeles Times

With its live instrumentation, intricate costuming, hundreds of dancers and massive set pieces, the show stands in handcrafted defiance.

From Salon