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.
Examples of in costume in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Read More: How to Help Hurricane Milton Victims People dress up in costume at Studio 131's Halloween event in Largo, Florida on Oct. 13.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for in costume 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Read More: How to Help Hurricane Milton Victims People dress up in costume at Studio 131's Halloween event in Largo, Florida on Oct. 13.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for in costume
Dictionary Entries Near in costume
Cite this Entry
“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share