costume · noun C or U /ˈkɑs.tuːm/
costume (PARTY/FILM/PLAY)
B2 a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, especially for a party or a film or play
Dictionary examples:
actors in costume
a clown costume
The children were dressed in Halloween costumes.
Learner example:
Everything becomes alive with music and dancing, and everybody wears amazing costumes. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)
costume (TYPICAL OF COUNTRY)
B2 the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history
Dictionary example:
Japanese national costume
Learner example:
You also can take some terrific [ph]otographs of national costumes, hear music and take part in dances. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)
