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

Gold sequins embellished the bottom and the right shoulder of the gown, creating a bubble pattern. —Renan Botelho, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025

Kate opted for a black top with a plunging neckline embellished with silver sequins, black trousers, and strappy rhinestone sandals. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025

Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025

Still, her days of glitter and sequins are going, going, gone, heading for the dark cavern where Siegfried, Roy and their tigers sleep for eternity. —Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025

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