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 sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Just maybe don’t go looking for them at dusk while wearing sequins and crushing a beer can. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

The store carried only a meager inventory of sequins, beads, and painting supplies in addition to the frames. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 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