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 midi-length, sleeveless dress featured an allover silver metallic sequin embellishment and a dramatic black feather trim on the skirt. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Maher brought her mom as her date this year, who wore a long silver sequin gown that complemented her daughter’s look. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The olympic alpine skier sparkled from every angle in the one-sleeve silhouette, proving sequins are always a winning choice. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026

This sentiment was clearly shared by my favorite style icon, Carrie Bradshaw, whose wardrobe was overflowing with sequins, glitter, and color. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026

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