Example sentences for: costumes

How can you use “costumes” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • On Largo Dom João III, at the center of the town, is the excellent Museu da Terra de Miranda, displaying a selection of traditional Mirandês costumes, ancient ritualistic figures, furniture, and folklore objects.

  • The center of the capital is a kaleidoscope of golden rooftops, multicolored costumes, steep temple steps layered with wares like market shelves, country women hawking produce spread on the streets, sari-draped matrons placing flower petals on altars to grimacing gods, the sudden eruption of a band of musicians or a herd of goats across your path, the scent of marigold garlands and of dumplings fried in oil, the constant jangling of bicycle bells and rickshaw horns.

  • The castle contains an interesting but disappointingly modern museum displaying armor, weapons, costumes, and historical documents.

  • Just as with actual costumes, the deep thought and careful work are undiscernible and no part of the appeal; everything must look easily conjured up and as easily swept away.

  • You may wish to pay a visit to the charming Museu Etnográfico do Trajo Algárvio (Museum of Algarvian Costumes), where exhibits of local dress are well staged in a large, old house 90 m (100 yds) or so off the main square.


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