Sequins Meaning in English

word · lemma: sequin

US

ˈsikwənz/, /ˈsikwɪnz

SEE-kwinz

UK

sˈɛkwɪnz

SEK-winz

Definition

Small, shiny, flat pieces used to decorate clothes, costumes, or accessories, often reflecting light and used to create sparkling effects.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly for clothing, costumes, and party dresses. Usually appears in plural: 'sequins.' Common with 'covered in sequins' or 'sequin dress.' Not used for jewelry or metallic parts (those are 'studs' or 'beads').

• Spanish: lentejuelas
• Portuguese (BR): lantejoulas
• Portuguese (PT): lantejoulas
• Chinese (Simplified): 亮片
• Chinese (Traditional): 亮片
• Hindi: सीक्विन
• Arabic: ترتر
• Bengali: সিকুইন - ঝিকিমিকি পাথর
• Russian: пайетки
• Japanese: スパンコール
• Vietnamese: kim sa - sequin
• Korean: 스팽글
• Turkish: pul - payet
• Urdu: سیکوئن
• Indonesian: payet

Example Sentences

Her dress is covered in sequins.

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The costume shines because of the sequins.

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She glued sequins to her hat.

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This bag has colorful sequins all over it.

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After the party, I found sequins stuck to my shoes.

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Sequin tops are really popular at music festivals.

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