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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No longer confined to a limited number of jobs offered by a handful of networks, a camera assistant or a costumer could do shifts on Mad Men for AMC, The Closer for TNT, Laguna Beach for MTV, or countless others. Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026 The Metropolitan Opera responded to Chalamet's comments in an Instagram post, which featured backstage footage of costumers, set designers and musicians preparing for a performance, showcasing the craftsmanship and collaboration behind an opera production. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Business owners selling products like rotary phones or needlepoint kits are seeing their revenue rise while the average costumer age slides. Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Boy Meets World costumer Julie Yang Silver is shedding some light on the frustrating behind-the-scenes conversations that revolved around star Danielle Fishel's weight. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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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