costumery en · NOUN
Etymology
From costume + -ery.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Costumes in general.
POLYPHONIC SPREE (Sunday) The grandiose costumery — flowing white robes, black military-style suits decorated with peace symbols — is the first hint of this 26-piece band and choir’s faux-charismatic smarm.
2007 June 29, The New York Times, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times:I'm tall, attrac. male, 28, delighting in 20th century costumery (leotards, skin-tight jeans and white pants, bikinis, etc.).
1978 August 5, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, page 18:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| costumeries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |