CultureAugust 16, 2026
cosplayers
KOZ-play-erz
Definition
People who wear elaborate costumes and accessories to represent specific characters from fictional works.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of the English words 'costume' and 'play,' first coined in Japan in the 1980s and later adopted globally to describe this specific form of performance art.
In the news
The article uses the term to invite fans who dress as Star Trek characters to participate in a costume contest during the event. It helps define the expected audience participation for the anniversary celebration.
Los Alamos Community Winds To Present Special Star Trek 60th Anniversary Concert Oct.10
Read the full article ↗Los Alamos Reporter