Meaning of the word "costume drama" in English

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costume drama

US /ˈkɑː.stuːm ˌdrɑː.mə/
UK /ˈkɒs.tjuːm ˌdrɑː.mə/
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Noun

a film or television drama in which the actors wear historical costumes

Example:
She loves watching costume dramas set in the Victorian era.
The new series is a lavish costume drama about the French Revolution.