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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For a Paris Hilton look, this is shockingly short on sequins, jewels, or anything that could be remotely described as Barbiecore.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Yearwood's ankle-length turtleneck dress was covered in black sequins and the long sleeves ended in tons of gorgeous feathers for added drama.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Part Two star, who donned a custom hooded sequin gown at the film’s London premiere.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Paster and Blunt, who’ve been collaborating for 18 years, also served up attention-grabbing red for the star’s stellar Oppenheimer run, including a wow moment with crimson Armani Privé sequins and Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Critics Choice Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
While Wearing 'Pajamas' in the Studio (Exclusive) Nelly, meanwhile, looked dapper in a white shirt and black velvet tuxedo waistcoat teamed with black sequin pants.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
In reality, they’re painted red and covered in red sequins.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Cooper is now the actor's stylist, and for the 2024 Oscars, the two settled on a look that Fran Fine herself would approve of: a black sequin dress and a cropped blazer marked by wide shoulder pads.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Yearwood's ankle-length turtleneck dress was covered in black sequins and the long sleeves ended in tons of gorgeous feathers for added drama.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Part Two star, who donned a custom hooded sequin gown at the film’s London premiere.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Paster and Blunt, who’ve been collaborating for 18 years, also served up attention-grabbing red for the star’s stellar Oppenheimer run, including a wow moment with crimson Armani Privé sequins and Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Critics Choice Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
While Wearing 'Pajamas' in the Studio (Exclusive) Nelly, meanwhile, looked dapper in a white shirt and black velvet tuxedo waistcoat teamed with black sequin pants.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
In reality, they’re painted red and covered in red sequins.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Cooper is now the actor's stylist, and for the 2024 Oscars, the two settled on a look that Fran Fine herself would approve of: a black sequin dress and a cropped blazer marked by wide shoulder pads.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
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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
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
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