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

Hawn looked lovely in a sequin gown with crystal accents, rocking her signature blonde fringed hair loose. —Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025

Tinsel Shadow Winter party season is like a never ending parade of sequins and sparkles, and this year, many are saving some shimmer for their lids. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

Elle Fanning, who styled a black sequin tank dress by Simone Rocha over trousers at the BFI London Film Festival, and Michelle Williams, who wore a white asymmetric Proenza Schouler dress over dress pants to the 2025 CFDAs in New York. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

In San Fransisco, Regina Hall appeared at the 2025 SFFILM Awards Night in a cream-colored sequin bomber jacket and matching midi skirt. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 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