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cosplay

KOZ-play

Cosplay (noun) means the hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction. Example: “Cosplay has become a huge part of comic conventions around the world.”

noun
1
The hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction.
"Cosplay has become a huge part of comic conventions around the world."
verb
1
To dress up as a fictional character.
"She spent months sewing a costume to cosplay her favorite anime hero."

How to use cosplay

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDressing up as a character for fun, performance, or fan events.

Common pairings
cosplay costume cosplay convention cosplay as

Word forms

cosplayed past tense, cosplays plural, cosplays singular

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Etymology

From Japanese kosupure, itself a blend of the English words "costume" and "play."

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cosplay” mean?

The word “cosplay” means the hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction. In plain terms, dressing up as a character for fun, performance, or fan events.

How do you pronounce “cosplay”?

“Cosplay” is pronounced KOZ-play (/ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cosplay” in a sentence?

Here is “cosplay” used in a sentence: “Cosplay has become a huge part of comic conventions around the world.”

What part of speech is “cosplay”?

Depending on how it is used, “cosplay” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “cosplay” come from?

The word “cosplay” comes from Japanese. From Japanese kosupure, itself a blend of the English words "costume" and "play.".

Is “cosplay” a common word?

“Cosplay” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cosplay” have?

“Cosplay” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction.

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