1. a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes

Examples

• The theater hired a professional costumer for the Shakespeare production.
• She worked as a costumer in Hollywood for twenty years.
• The costumer created elaborate period dresses for the historical drama.
• We rented our Halloween outfits from the local costumer.
• The costumer’s shop was filled with masks, wigs, and vintage clothing.
• As the lead costumer, he supervised the entire wardrobe department.