costume
costume — noun
1. garments that are traditionally associated with a specific nation, historical er
garments that are traditionally associated with a specific nation, historical era, or social rank
At the festival, Aoi wore a colourful costume from her grandmother's village in Japan.
traditional costume + country name for cultural dress
The museum displayed the elegant costumes that wealthy women wore during the 1700s.
historical period + social class reference
Kabir put on a thick protective costume before entering the beekeeping area.
Guests at the wedding were asked to wear traditional costumes from their home countries.
The exhibition showed how costume changed among French nobles between the 1500s and 1600s.
文法句型
the costume(s) + of + [country/period/class]
in + [adjective] + costume
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 2 (THEATRICAL OUTFIT): this sense refers to authentic cultural, historical, or occupational clothing, not clothing made to imitate a character for entertainment.
常見錯誤
2. special clothing that actors put on for a performance, or that someone wears to
special clothing that actors put on for a performance, or that someone wears to a party or celebration to look like a different person, creature, or thing
Nellie spent three weeks sewing a dragon costume for the school play.
actor's costume for a performance
Yuki arrived at the Halloween party wearing a giant inflatable banana costume.
party costume for fun events
The costume department had fifty outfits ready for the royal wedding scene.
Sofia's vampire costume won first prize at the costume contest last night.
The theatre rents costumes to local high schools for their annual drama productions.
文法句型
costume + for + [event/role]
in + [character] + costume
用法筆記
Common in compound nouns: 'costume party', 'costume designer', 'costume drama', 'costume shop'. This sense always involves clothing designed to create an illusion for performance or entertainment, not everyday cultural dress.
常見錯誤
costume — verb
1. to put a costume on yourself or someone else, especially for a performance, part
to put a costume on yourself or someone else, especially for a performance, party, or event
The parents costumed their children as pirates for the neighbourhood parade.
costume + person + as + character
Chidi costumed himself in a long velvet coat and a powdered wig for the play.
costume oneself in + clothing description
The cast were costumed by a well-known designer from Paris.
Yael costumed as a French artist for the themed dinner party.
文法句型
costume + [person/oneself] + as + [character]
costume + [person/oneself] + in + [clothing items]
be costumed + in/as + [description]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('were costumed by') or reflexive ('costumed himself as'). In informal contexts, 'dress up as' is more common.
常見錯誤
2. to create and provide the costumes for a film, play, television show, or other p
to create and provide the costumes for a film, play, television show, or other performance
Sari has costumed three major Broadway productions since graduating from art school.
costume + theatrical production
A famous French designer was hired to costume the film adaptation of the novel.
Élise costumed the entire ballet with hand-painted silk robes.
Christopher hopes to costume historical dramas after finishing his studies in fashion history.
文法句型
costume + [production/film/play]
costume + [performer] + in/with + [materials]
用法筆記
The subject is typically a professional designer or tailor working in theatre or film. Less formal alternatives include 'design the costumes for' or 'do the costumes for'.
costume — adjective
1. describing an event, performance, or gathering where people wear special costume
describing an event, performance, or gathering where people wear special costumes rather than everyday clothes
The school organised a costume ball to raise money for the library renovation.
costume ball (formal event with costumes)
Defne's favourite television programme is a costume drama set in Victorian England.
costume drama (TV/film genre)
A costume parade marched through the main street during the carnival.
Stephanie hosted a costume evening with a theme from the 1920s.
- fancy-dress
British English equivalent, especially for parties ('fancy-dress party')
- masquerade
more formal; specifically refers to a ball where masks are worn
文法句型
costume + [noun: ball/party/parade/drama]
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun such as 'ball', 'party', 'parade', 'drama', 'evening', or 'event'. Cannot be used predicatively: 'The party was costume' is incorrect.
常見錯誤
2. describing an accessory, piece of jewellery, or other item designed to be used w
describing an accessory, piece of jewellery, or other item designed to be used with a particular costume or for a costume event
Ari found a hat that was the perfect costume accessory to go with his kimono.
costume accessory for matching a costume
The shop sells costume wigs in many colours for theatre productions.
costume wig for theatre use
Sade bought costume jewellery that looked surprisingly real under the stage lights.
Chidi chose costume make-up that matched the green shade of his ogre outfit.
- fine
'fine jewellery' is made with real precious materials
文法句型
costume + [noun: jewellery/accessory/wig/make-up]
用法筆記
Used mainly with nouns like 'jewellery', 'wig', 'accessory', 'make-up', 'shoes'. These items are typically inexpensive imitations, not valuable originals.