sequin
Translation
sequin, spangle
Examples
Her dress was covered in shiny sequins.
Her dress was covered in shiny sequins.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) sequin a small, shiny disc sewn on to clothing for decoration Her dress was covered in shiny sequins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spangle, glitter, bead
Etymology
From Italian 'zecchino', a Venetian gold coin. The meaning shifted to a shiny ornament.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'sequence' of shiny coins sewn onto a dress.