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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sabrina Carpenter brings the cutouts to the carpet in this sequin floral embroidered Moschino gown, teamed with bombshell waves and a black Jennifer Behr headband. 
Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Actor and Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign, Elizabeth Hurley, returned as the evening's host, wearing a dazzling blush-toned sequin Naeem Khan gown. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 May 2022 In the first photo, Lively can be seen posing in a stunning body-hugging, one-shoulder sequin gown split with a sleeveless pinstripe suit on the bodice, while the second photo shows a close-up look at the detailing of the dress. Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 To celebrate the launch of her skincare line, MDNA Skin, Madonna channeled Michael Jackson in a black, sequin-embellished jumpsuit, oversize black sunglasses and her signature structured waves. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Just look how cute Stitch comes off in the sequin suit! Christian Holub, EW.com, 21 June 2022 With their daughter North as the model, Kardashian showed off two pieces from the upcoming collection: a yellow sequin dress and a yellow shearling coat. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Olivia Cooke looked glamorous in a blue sequin Thom Browne gown, and accessorized with Garrard jewelry. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 28 July 2022 Abrams herself looked stunning, clad in a Chanel sequin embellished bandeau top and eyelet velvet pants. Sam Sussman, Vogue, 24 July 2022 See More
Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Actor and Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign, Elizabeth Hurley, returned as the evening's host, wearing a dazzling blush-toned sequin Naeem Khan gown. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 May 2022 In the first photo, Lively can be seen posing in a stunning body-hugging, one-shoulder sequin gown split with a sleeveless pinstripe suit on the bodice, while the second photo shows a close-up look at the detailing of the dress. Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 To celebrate the launch of her skincare line, MDNA Skin, Madonna channeled Michael Jackson in a black, sequin-embellished jumpsuit, oversize black sunglasses and her signature structured waves. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Just look how cute Stitch comes off in the sequin suit! Christian Holub, EW.com, 21 June 2022 With their daughter North as the model, Kardashian showed off two pieces from the upcoming collection: a yellow sequin dress and a yellow shearling coat. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Olivia Cooke looked glamorous in a blue sequin Thom Browne gown, and accessorized with Garrard jewelry. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 28 July 2022 Abrams herself looked stunning, clad in a Chanel sequin embellished bandeau top and eyelet velvet pants. Sam Sussman, Vogue, 24 July 2022 See More 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 bit of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament usually on clothing