costumer
noun
cos·tum·er
ˈkä-ˌstü-mər 
-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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Experienced costumers are encouraging others to use zip ties and plenty of bobby pins to secure wigs and headdresses.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Conan O'Brien honors Hollywood community at Oscars after LA fires
O'Brien then grew serious, recognizing the Hollywood community behind the scenes like crafts people, artisans, technicians and costumers, as well as what the Oscars mean to everyone involved in Los Angeles and viewers at home.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The coat, made by movie costumer Keith Costumes, is listed for purchase online for $1,587.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Then, during shooting, a costumer told him Yeoh had sent shoes to try on.
—Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Conan O'Brien honors Hollywood community at Oscars after LA fires
O'Brien then grew serious, recognizing the Hollywood community behind the scenes like crafts people, artisans, technicians and costumers, as well as what the Oscars mean to everyone involved in Los Angeles and viewers at home.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The coat, made by movie costumer Keith Costumes, is listed for purchase online for $1,587.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Then, during shooting, a costumer told him Yeoh had sent shoes to try on.
—Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Costumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costumer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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costumer
noun
cos·tum·er
ˈkäs-ˌt(y)ü-mər
: one who makes, sells, or rents costumes
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