noun
costumier
kahs-TOO-mee-ay/kɑːsˈtuːmieɪ/
A person or business that supplies theatrical costumes.
The costumier pins a theatrical cape on a mannequin.
Etymology
The verb means to dress someone in a costume, and the ending identifies a person engaged in that work. The resulting occupation covers making or supplying the clothing, rather than simply wearing it.
In context
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More examples
- Our theater rents period clothing from a local costumier.
- The costumier supplies matching uniforms for the entire cast.
- Two costumiers submit estimates for the production's wardrobe.
Forms
costumier · costumiers
costume noun — Clothing worn to portray a character.
Similar words
- costumer
- Can make or supply costumes for theater or other events.
- costume supplier
- Emphasizes providing costumes rather than designing or making them.