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

It’s designed with shimmery sequins that keep with tradition, but with a longer length than most cocktail dresses and a V-neck fit to show off your best jewelry. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

Other notable designers, including Monique Lhuillier, Marc Jacobs, Laquan Smith and Sergio Hudson, have continued the tradition of creating fashionable sequin silhouettes and accessories, making then timeless. —Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025

Other famous fans of the Fendi Baguette include Lily Collins, who was photographed carrying a purple sequin version—the exact style seen on Carrie in And Just like That—during the Emily in Paris press tour this month. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

Hawn looked lovely in a sequin gown with crystal accents, rocking her signature blonde fringed hair loose. —Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 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