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

Last week, Margot Robbie attended the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey in a sheer Armani Privé dress covered in beads, sequins, and rhinestones. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025

Gowns featured lace, burnout chiffons and intricate jacquards layered over organza, along with embroidery, sequins and beadwork. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025

In the latest clip, Appleton, 42, is seen wearing Kris' iconic sequin green dress (originally worn for the 2011 Kardashian-Jenner Christmas card shoot) while lip-syncing a viral sound snipped from The Devil Wears Prada. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Lit in glowy soft light and dressed in a gold sequins body suit and boots, surrounded by mostly male dancers, Carey delivered her diva best. —Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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