costumes
n. countablen. special clothes you wear to look like a different person, animal, or character. You often wear them for parties, holidays, or when acting in a play.
n. sets of clothes worn by actors or performers to portray a specific character or period. Also refers to distinctive styles of dress belonging to a particular nation, class, or historical era.
The children wore colorful costumes for the school play.
Every year for Halloween, the neighbors compete to see who can design the most creative and detailed costumes.
The museum's latest exhibition features authentic 18th-century costumes, showcasing the intricate embroidery and heavy fabrics favored by the aristocracy of that period.
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a collection of outfits for a production or event.