cosplayer

noun

cos·​play·​er ˈkäz-ˌplā-ər How to pronounce cosplayer (audio)
ˈkäs-
plural cosplayers
: someone who engages in cosplay
The costume artists, known as cosplayers (short for costume play), came from the across the Bay Area to take on the identities of their favorite fictional characters for the San Francisco Anime and Cosplay Festival in Japantown.Kevin Schultz

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This passionate participation extends to the parades that see masses of cosplayers taking over the town. John Bleasdale, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 Arthur is also encouraged by his fans who crowd outside of the courthouse, dressed in suits and clown greasepaint, a bit like cosplayers and pop stans. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 With the season still underway, a franchise already popular with cosplayers and customers is drawing new eyes as a source of inspiration this Halloween. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024 Curtis’ daughter Ruby is a cosplayer, so Ursula’s Costumes was a frequent stop for her. Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cosplayer 

Word History

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cosplayer was in 1998

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“Cosplayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosplayer. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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