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I discovered cosplay because I was going to an anime convention and did some research, and found out people dressed up as characters. I made a very badly put-together costume because I felt this desire to dress up.
Yaya Han

Meaning of "cosplay" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COSPLAY

Shortened from costume play.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COSPLAY

cosplay  [ˈkɒsˌpleɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COSPLAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cosplay is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COSPLAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cosplay

Cosplay

Cosplay, short for "costume play", is a hobby in which participants wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character or idea that is usually identified with a unique name. Cosplayers often interact to create a subculture centered on role play. A broader use of the term cosplay applies to any costumed role play in venues apart from the stage, regardless of the cultural context. Favorite sources include manga, anime, comic books, video games, and films. Any entity from the real or virtual world that lends itself to dramatic interpretation may be taken up as a subject. Inanimate objects are given anthropomorphic forms and it is not unusual to see genders switched, with women playing male roles and vice versa. There is also a subset of cosplay culture centered on sex appeal, with cosplayers specifically choosing characters that are known for their attractiveness and/or revealing costumes. The Internet has enabled many cosplayers to create social networks and websites centered on cosplay activities, while forums allow cosplayers to share stories, photographs, news, and general information.

Definition of cosplay in the English dictionary

The definition of cosplay in the dictionary is a recreational activity in which people interact with one another while dressed as fictional characters.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COSPLAY


airplay
ˈɛəˌpleɪ
counterplay
ˈkaʊntəˌpleɪ
downplay
ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ
endplay
ˈɛndˌpleɪ
foreplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
fourplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
gameplay
ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ
gunplay
ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ
hand-play
ˈhændˌpleɪ
horseplay
ˈhɔːsˌpleɪ
interplay
ˈɪntəˌpleɪ
matchplay
ˈmætʃˌpleɪ
photoplay
ˈfəʊtəʊˌpleɪ
quadplay
ˈkwɒdˌpleɪ
replay
ˈriːˌpleɪ
screenplay
ˈskriːnˌpleɪ
stroke-play
ˈstrəʊkˌpleɪ
swordplay
ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ
teleplay
ˈtelɪˌpleɪ
wordplay
ˈwɜːdˌpleɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COSPLAY

cosmopolitism
cosmorama
cosmoramic
cosmos
cosmosphere
cosmotheism
cosmothetic
cosmothetical
Cosmotron
cosphered
cosponsorship
coss
Cossack
cossack hat
cosset
cosseted
cossie
Cossyra
cost
cost accountant

WORDS THAT END LIKE COSPLAY

air display
caller display
child´s play
courtship display
display
firework display
graphic display
head-up display
LED display
liquid-crystal display
misplay
pay-and-display
play
redisplay
role-play
screen display
seven-segment display
single-line display
splay
window display

Synonyms and antonyms of cosplay in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cosplay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COSPLAY

Find out the translation of cosplay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cosplay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cosplay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

COSPLAY
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cosplay
570 millions of speakers

English

cosplay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cosplay
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تأثيري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косплей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cosplay
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কসপ্লে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cosplay
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cosplay
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cosplay
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コスプレ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코스프레
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cosplay
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cosplay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காமசூத்ரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Cosplay
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cosplay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cosplay
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cosplay
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косплей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cosplay
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cosplay
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cosplay
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cosplay
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cosplay
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cosplay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COSPLAY»

The term «cosplay» is very widely used and occupies the 7.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COSPLAY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cosplay» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cosplay» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cosplay

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6 QUOTES WITH «COSPLAY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cosplay.
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Yaya Han
It can literally change someone's life; it's very positive for young teenagers to get into cosplay if they do it with their friends or with supervision from their parents - it can really foster their social skills.
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Yaya Han
Before I was a cosplayer, I was a fan artist. I would draw my favorite characters and sell the pieces at art auctions. But once I discovered cosplay, it was like, 'I don't have to draw my favorite characters, I can become my favorite characters.'
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Yaya Han
For me, I've such a steady presence throughout the community that I think if anyone can raise up to the challenge of presenting the face of cosplay, it could be me. Not to be vain, but I've had the training to be in this position.
4
Yaya Han
I discovered cosplay because I was going to an anime convention and did some research, and found out people dressed up as characters. I made a very badly put-together costume because I felt this desire to dress up.
5
Yaya Han
Hardcore fans have a vision in their head, and if they look at your cosplay of it, you may not fit their vision.
6
Wil Wheaton
I've done a lot of geeky things in my life, but I think the geekiest of all was my first effort to build props and cosplay, when I was about twelve years-old.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COSPLAY»

Discover the use of cosplay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cosplay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cosplay: Catgirls and Other Critters
Anime took the world by storm, and what followed in its wake? Cosplay! Short for "costume play," cosplay is sweeping the convention scene, and now its craft is revealed to you!
Gerry Poulos, 2006
2
Cosplay Girls 2
All over Japan hard-core fans of anime, video games and manga dress up in their latest costumes. This is a world where ordinary girls reinvent themselves as street-fighting chicks, em
Cocoro Books, DH Publishing Inc, 2007
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Fandomania: characters & cosplay
Text by Carlo McCormick.
Elena Dorfman, Carlo McCormick, 2007
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Cosplay Fever Red
Featuring interviews with top cosplayers and numerous hints and tips, plus character and series information alongside every photograph, this is an indispensible book that every cosplay fan will treasure.
Rob Dunlop, Peter Lumby, 2011
5
Cosplay Koromo Chan
Follow the daily life of Koromo and her costume-designing best friend. Watch as she graduates high school, attends college and ventures into the real world all in one fun filled volume!
‎2005
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1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas: A Showcase of ...
UNTIL I DISCOVERED the incredible world of cosplay thirteen years ago, I thought artists were talented people in set fields, defined by the craft of their choice. А writer is a writer, a singer is a singer, a painter is a painter. Cosplay, however, is a ...
Yaya Han, Allison DeBlasio, Joey Marsocci, 2013
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Cosplay Fever
Everyone featured in the book has been asked about the creation of their costumes, the challenges they faced, what they like about the character, and why they cosplay in the first place.
‎2010
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Everybody Cosplay!
A renowned cosplayer, people who dress up and act out the roles of their favorite manga characters, presents a collection of photos of herself dressed up as specific characters, in a book that includes information on the characters and ...
‎2007
9
How To Cosplay
Gives makeup and costuming tips on how to turn yourself into your favorite comic strip or manga character for costumed role playing.
Graphic-Sha, Kaori Okumura, 2009
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Cosplay Ai
This guide by award-winning cosplayer Aimee Major-Steinberger includes photos, tutorials, and original drawings, and offers guidance to beginning cosplayers and seasoned pros alike.
Aimee Steinberger, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COSPLAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cosplay is used in the context of the following news items.
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Anime Expo Celebrates Video Game And Cosplay Culture
One of the gems I found was the Entertainment Hall, which centered on gaming and cosplay. In comparison to the main Exhibition Hall where ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jul 15»
2
Cosplay Harley Quinn? Join the "Gang of Harleys" at SDCC This …
If you love, and love cosplaying, Harley Quinn, then Friday is your day at San Diego Comic-Con! Harley Quinn creative team Amanda Conner ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
3
Comic-Con 2015: Colonel Sanders Comics And Cosplay? Yep
Speaking of the Gaslamp district, that's also where you'll be able to find the Cosplay Colonels. As the name suggests, those feature the Colonel ... «Bam! Smack! Pow!, Jul 15»
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Geeks for Consent: Comic-Con cosplay is not an invitation for sexual …
Melissa McDonald is a member of a San Diego Cosplay. She's been attending the annual convention for 10 years. "People act like it's OK just ... «10News, Jul 15»
5
Geekfest 2015's cosplay highlights
It's that time of year again; the cosplay has been hurriedly sown, the stalls have been packed and the grounds of Huddle Park have been ... «htxt.africa, Jul 15»
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ --
Cosplay Cruises has announced the launch of the worlds first interactive, fully chartered cruise ship for avid Comic Con fans across the globe; ... «Virtual Press Office, Jul 15»
7
Assassin's Creed Syndicate Comes To Life In Amazing Cosplay
We're still a few months away from the release of Assassin's Creed Syndicate, but that hasn't stopped Rick Boer (and friends) from putting ... «Kotaku, Jul 15»
8
Best Cosplay Ever (This Week): The Rocketeer, Captain America …
Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role ... «ComicsAlliance, Jul 15»
9
Want to cosplay as a Ghostbuster? Paul Feig has some tips to help …
That's right, it's Comic-Con season, which means we're going to see costumes and cosplay galore. The Paul Feig -helmed all-female reboot of ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
10
The Force Is Strong Among the Jedi Knight Cosplay Community
According to Paske, the Star Wars cosplay community is huge and growing. "There are the major groups like the 501st, Rebel Legion, and ... «VICE, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cosplay [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cosplay>. Apr 2024 ».
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