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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Then, during shooting, a costumer told him Yeoh had sent shoes to try on. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 That goes for sound designer Corey Smith, lighting designer Liz Gomez and costumer Mary Williamson, too, whose symbiotic world-building reflects what can happen when enough time, resources and attention are poured into two of Chicago’s most captivating performers. Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 The ad spot sees the rapper-singer photobombing costumers in the Taco Bell drive-thru. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 That jump was aided by costumers in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for costumer

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 4 Mar. 2025.

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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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