sequin

noun

se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

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Nicole Kidman wore a red body-hugging outfit embellished with sequins and feathers. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Stone wore a Halston gold jumpsuit, while Silva dazzled in a Halston shimmering gold sequin halter gown. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Anderson’s collection was about formality losing its grip — tuxedos loosened, denim ripped, sequins flashing, disco-ball boots stepping through a house built on old-world taste. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 The rest of Taylor’s ensemble looked like an elevated interpretation of denim-on-denim, with matching slouchy pants and a jacket glistening with sequins; the jacket was layered over a simple white top. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequin

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of sequin was in 1617

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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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sequin

noun
se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes

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