sequin

noun

se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

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Instead, celebrities and models sported sexier spins adorned with lace, sequins, or feathers. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 White turned to Celine for the occasion — choosing a modern take on a morning suit with a gold waistcoat that featured 44,000 sequins. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 Show after show, labels like Chanel, Rabanne, and Valentino punctuated their high-fashion looks with statement socks—ranging from bright colorful styles, to more ornate versions covered in shimmering crystals or sequins. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 Timothée Chalamet Splashed Out $25K at Auction for One of Bob Dylan's Jackets from the 1980s Swift's white strapless dress is decorated in silver and white metallic beads and sequins. Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sequin

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of sequin was in 1617

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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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sequin

noun
se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes

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