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

Get your outfits for the season sorted with Abercrombie & Fitch’s Party Collection, filled with blinding sequins, festive dresses, and more. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

For the special occasion, Brunson opted for a champagne Rahul Mishra gown adorned with beaded golden snakes and sequins. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024

So, go big with captivating adornments like dazzling sequins, crystals, feathers, and metallic fringe. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

Plastic hardware including buttons, zippers and sequins and patent leather, which is coated in plastic to give a high-shine effect, are also adding to the mounting plastic waste created by our shopping habits. —Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 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