cosplayer
noun
cos·play·er
ˈkäz-ˌplā-ər 
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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Through archival footage, the film dives into elusive gaming vaults and offers interviews with professional players, collectors, historians, cosplayers, gaming executives and more.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 July 2025
The Legion only accepts cosplayers whose costumes meet strict, movie-grade standards.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
The Force might be powerful with many cosplayers, but not all of us have the time, credits, and/or expertise required to go handmade.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Character appearances from regional cosplayers, adult and child costume contests, food, crafts and games.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 June 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 July 2025
The Legion only accepts cosplayers whose costumes meet strict, movie-grade standards.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
The Force might be powerful with many cosplayers, but not all of us have the time, credits, and/or expertise required to go handmade.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Character appearances from regional cosplayers, adult and child costume contests, food, crafts and games.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 June 2025
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“Cosplayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosplayer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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