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 model and high-fashion socialite opted for a chocolate brown to pair with her black sequin lace gown and emerald jewelry at the annual affair. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025

The bust and sleeves of the dress were covered in sequins and cut off into an empire waistline that sat just beneath her chest. —Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Other slippers feature cute embellishments like pom-poms, ears or sequins. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

In a sequence that kicks off with a dance break alongside Colman Domingo dressed in drag, Carpenter wears a whimsical metallic fringe chainmail halter top with matching arm cuffs and a pair of mirrorball bottoms decked out in ruffles and sequins. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 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