cosplayer
noun
cos·play·er
ˈkäz-ˌplā-ər 
ˈkäs-
plural cosplayers
: someone who engages in cosplay
The costume artists, known as cosplayers (short for costume play), came from the across the Bay Area to take on the identities of their favorite fictional characters for the San Francisco Anime and Cosplay Festival in Japantown.—
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The Force might be powerful with many cosplayers, but not all of us have the time, credits, and/or expertise required to go handmade.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Character appearances from regional cosplayers, adult and child costume contests, food, crafts and games.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 June 2025
After reminding the room that, like Burger King, NBCUniversal will let advertisers have it their way, Ted creator and rat pack cosplayer Seth MacFarlane delivered a song-and-dance roast of every other media company.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
David Harbor found a Red Guardian cosplayer at the Thunderbolts* European premiere.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Character appearances from regional cosplayers, adult and child costume contests, food, crafts and games.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 June 2025
After reminding the room that, like Burger King, NBCUniversal will let advertisers have it their way, Ted creator and rat pack cosplayer Seth MacFarlane delivered a song-and-dance roast of every other media company.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
David Harbor found a Red Guardian cosplayer at the Thunderbolts* European premiere.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cosplayer
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“Cosplayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosplayer. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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