costume

Definitions of costume
  1. noun
    a specific practice of long standing
    synonyms: tradizione, usanza, uso
  2. noun
    tight fitting garment worn for swimming
    synonyms: costume da bagno
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    types:
    bikini, due pezzi
    a woman's very brief bathing suit
    costume intero
    a woman's one-piece bathing suit
    type of:
    arnese, indumento
    an article of clothing
  3. noun
    a set of clothing (with accessories)
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    types:
    corredo
    the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
    marinara
    a boy's ensemble; copied from a sailor's uniform
    type of:
    spadino
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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