costume
costume; custom
noun koh-STOO-meh Rare
Origin: Latin consuetudo (custom, habit)
Also means
swimsuit
Usage Note
Costume covers both 'costume' (theatrical dress) and 'custom/tradition' — context distinguishes them. In everyday speech costume da bagno means 'swimsuit'. The plural i costumi also means 'customs' or 'morals' of a people.
Examples
"Indossa un costume colorato."
Natural Translation
She wears a colorful costume.
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