in costume
idiom
: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.
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Kids in costume will receive 500 free e-tickets that can go towards prizes such as Chuck E. plushies and toys and more.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Helen goes to Jason’s flat, where her near-meditative rummaging through his belongings is interrupted by two assassins in costume as police officers.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The family-friendly event features two Louisville Ballet dancers, in costume, reading the classic story of The Nutcracker, along with music, dancing, crafts, and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Schmidt also posted several pics and a video clip in costume on Instagram.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Helen goes to Jason’s flat, where her near-meditative rummaging through his belongings is interrupted by two assassins in costume as police officers.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The family-friendly event features two Louisville Ballet dancers, in costume, reading the classic story of The Nutcracker, along with music, dancing, crafts, and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Schmidt also posted several pics and a video clip in costume on Instagram.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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