Sequin (noun)

1. A small, shiny, flat disc-shaped bead used for decoration on clothing, shoes, and accessories.
2. A piece of cloth or other material covered in such beads.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french sequin, from venetian zecchino, from italian zecca "mint", because the coins were first minted in venice.

Examples:

1. She was wearing a dress covered in thousands of tiny sequins that glimmered in the light.
2. The dancer's costume was embellished with shimmering sequins, adding to the overall effect of the performance.
3. The clutch bag was decorated with large, sparkling sequins, making it the perfect accessory for a night out.
4. The sequined dress was a showstopper, with its sparkling embellishments catching the eye of everyone in the room.
5. The sequins on the dancer's costume glimmered and sparkled under the stage lights, adding to the overall effect of the performance.