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

Innovation emerges in fil coupé dresses, tubular alpaca gauzes adorned with sequins, and combed wools with dégradé laminations. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025

The crowd jammed into the old mill are joined by West African ceremonial dancers and drummers, popping and locking hip-hop movers from the future, a deejay working turntables and a Rick James-style guitarist bedecked in sequins. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025

Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train. —Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025

Sequined and Beaded Clothes Even if the material of a garment is safe for the dryer, items adorned with sequins or beads can create a lot of problems when exposed to high heat. —Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 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