sequin
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsiːkwɪn/
KK: /ˈsiːkwɪn/
noun
Definition
A small shiny disk that is often sewn onto clothing for decoration.
Example
She wore a beautiful dress covered in colorful sequins for the party.
Conversation
I just bought a dress with a lot of sequins on it!
That sounds amazing! I love sequins.
Right? They really make the dress sparkle.
You should wear it to the party this weekend!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spangle
disk
ornament
Antonyms
plain
barren
simple
transitive verb
Definition
A small, shiny disk or bead that is sewn onto clothing or accessories for decoration.
Example
She decorated her dress with colorful sequins for the party.
Tense Forms
Past: sequined
Past Participle: sequined
Conversation
Did you see the dress I sequin last night?
Yes! It looked so sparkly and fun.
Thanks! I wanted to make it stand out a bit more with some color.
Root Explanation
**Sequin** → The word 'sequin' originates from the Italian 'zecchino', which refers to a gold coin used in Venice. The term evolved to describe a small, shiny disk used for decoration, particularly in clothing. Thus, a sequin is a decorative element that resembles the shiny quality of a coin.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny coin ('zecchino') that sparkles and is used to decorate clothing — that's what a sequin is!
Visually Confused Words
squin
zequin
squint
sesqui
requin
equine
quin