sequin

noun

se·​quin ˈsē-kwən 

1

: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey

2

: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

Examples of sequin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The black sequin dress — part of the late Karl Lagerfeld's 1997 fall/winter high fashion collection for the house — originally went down the runway more than two decades ago but looks just as good (if not better) today. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024

According to Us Weekly, the custom Versace bodysuit was bedazzled with orange crystals and hot pink sequins, which together under bright lights did seem to glow red. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic (dār al-) sikka, literally, house of the minting die

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sequin

noun

se·​quin ˈsē-kwən 

: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes