sequin
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Definition of sequin
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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Today, the crusty mineworkers in flannel shirts and broad-rimmed hats nursing their beers at the bar nod amiably to the technicolor blur of buffed men streaming by in sparkly sequins, wigs and feathers. — David Maurice Smith, Smithsonian, "A 42,000-Year-Old Man Finally Goes Home," 23 Aug. 2019 But sequins, parades, and Madonna are not always necessary for a celebration, particularly one that marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York. — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "The parade is over, but the party continues. Celebrating 50 years of Pride in New York," 23 July 2019 CoraƧa concludes the tour with one of Princess Diana's favorite and most legendary looks: a teal Catherine Walker dress covered in sequins. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Inside the Royal Archives: A Look Back at the Most Iconic Royal Dresses," 30 May 2019 The room decorated with twinkle string lights, sequin pillows, and plush throws belongs to Hannah Whitford,18 and Olivia Terry, 17. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Mercyhurst University Dorm Decor," 24 Aug. 2018 The movie starās face has been transformed into a reversible sequin pillow. — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "PSA: There's a Reversible Sequin Pillowcase of Nicolas Cageās Face on Amazon for Just $10," 6 Aug. 2019 Everyone dressed the part in various degrees of razzle-dazzle, which ran the gamut from black tie to ball gowns and sequins galore. — Maria Ward, Vogue, "Moulin Rouge! Premieres on Broadway With a Spectacularly Splashy Opening Night," 26 July 2019 The collection includes everything from the perfect summer tank and shirt to statement pieces like sequin cropped polo shirts and shorts to tie-dye shirts. — James Love, Essence, "Celebrity Stylist, Karla Welch Collaborates With Express For A Second Time Express.," 17 July 2019 While, embroidered sequins and bursts of bright color on an otherwise powdery palette provided the hues. — Washington Post, "Chanelās new designer, Viard, unveils couture debut in Paris," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sequin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sequin
sequin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sequin
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic that is sewn onto clothes as a decoration
See the full definition for sequin in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sequin
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Kids Definition of sequin
: a bit of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament usually on clothing