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
Protection of Embellished and Textured Fabrics Garments with embroidery, beading, sequins, or patches can be damaged in the washer if the embellishments snag on a button or snap.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
In February, Brazil pulses with the beat of Carnival, as sequins, samba, and street parades electrify cities across the country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The model is a vintage vixen in an archival gold sequin Elie Saab gown.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequin
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
In February, Brazil pulses with the beat of Carnival, as sequins, samba, and street parades electrify cities across the country.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The model is a vintage vixen in an archival gold sequin Elie Saab gown.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequin
Cite this Entry
“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
sequin
noun
se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share