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costume

[kos-toom, -tyoom, ko-stoom, -styoom] / ˈkɒs tum, -tyum, kɒˈstum, -ˈstyum /


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Founded in 1901, it is Philadelphia's annual New Year's Day celebration that sees 10,000 adults and children dressed in colourful costumes parade down one of the city's main streets.

From BBC

There, Fear and Gibson are planning a Scottish-themed medley in honour of his roots – tartan costumes and all.

From BBC

One local geologist wore a black bed sheet with orange and red foam noodles sticking out of her head — yes, she was costumed as a volcano.

From Los Angeles Times

“I only tell you this much because I could use your help sewing costumes,” she said.

From Literature

One video from 2013, showing the cat circling the kitchen while wearing a shark costume, has 13 million views.

From The Wall Street Journal