Definition
cosplay
noun
- the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, video game, or other fictional work, typically at conventions or fan events
Usage: informal; from costume + play
verb
- to dress up and act as a fictional character, especially at a convention or fan event
Usage: informal
Examples
- She spent weeks preparing her cosplay costume for the anime convention.
- Many fans cosplay as their favorite superheroes at Comic-Con.
- He decided to cosplay as a character from the popular video game.
- The cosplay competition featured elaborate outfits and impressive makeup.
- Cosplay has become a major part of fan culture around the world.
- She won first place in the cosplay contest with her detailed costume.
- They cosplayed together as characters from the same movie franchise.