costumer

noun

cos·​tum·​er ˈkä-ˌstü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
-ˌstyü-,
 also  ˈkäs-ˌchü-;
kä-ˈst(y)ü,
käs-ˈchü-
1
: one that deals in or makes costumes
2
: an upright stand with hooks or pegs on which to hang clothes

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Greenberg attempts to knot his tie five times before costumer Jocelyn Kuan steps in. EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 She was accompanied by doll artist and costumer Astor Yang, who appeared to dress as Orlok's victim Ellen Hutter. Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Everyone — our art department, our costumers, everyone — did just such outstanding work this season. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024 But modern times have been brutal on her business, with online retailers stealing costumers and COVID-19 killing off the once-lucrative rental market. Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for costumer 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of costumer was in 1830

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“Costumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costumer. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

costumer

noun
cos·​tum·​er ˈkäs-ˌt(y)ü-mər How to pronounce costumer (audio)
: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes

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