sequin

noun

se·quin | \ ˈsē-kwən

Definition of sequin

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

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On the 2019 red carpet, Emma took a risk with a daring, sharp-shoulder Louis Vuitton outfit, featuring lots and lots of copper sequins. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Emma Stone's 2019 Oscars Dress Is Basically a Sequin-Covered Honey Comb," 25 Feb. 2019 Tonight, Kondo opted for a light pink dress, accented with sections of sequins. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Marie Kondo Is Sparking Joy on the Oscars Red Carpet," 24 Feb. 2019 For the multi-day affair, Chopra wore multiple wedding dresses, including a traditional Ralph Lauren gown covered in 2,380,000 mother of pearl sequins. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Priyanka Chopra's Custom Red Dior Wedding Gown Is Exquisite," 28 Dec. 2018 There were both Christian and Hindu ceremonies, meaning two dresses were necessary: the bride wore a custom red lehenga by Sabyasachi, and a Ralph Lauren creation with 2,380,000 mother of pearl sequins. 1. — Vogue, "These Were the Most Googled Weddings of 2018," 12 Dec. 2018 Underneath the gown was a strapless column dress made of mother of pearl sequins. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Priyanka Chopra's Custom Ralph Lauren Wedding Veil Was 75 Feet Long," 4 Dec. 2018 Adam also posted a photo of her wearing a sequin jacket designed by him. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "People React to Tiffany Trump Celebrating Pride This Weekend Despite Donald Trump's Policies," 25 June 2018 Fernando wears Gucci embroidered sequin jacket, $8,700 at Gucci. — Sarah Spellings And Diana Tsui, The Cut, "The Theater Student Who Publishes a ‘Dragazine’," 18 May 2018 From fringe dresses to one-shoulder crop tops; jumpsuits and suiting, nearly every piece is made of silver sequins and embellishment—and Hailey had it all on display at Monday night’s launch event. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin Launches an Under $100 Collection with PrettyLittleThing," 7 Nov. 2018

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