beading

noun

bead·​ing ˈbē-diŋ How to pronounce beading (audio)
1
: a beaded molding
2
: material or a part or a piece consisting of a bead
3
: an openwork trimming
4

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The off-the-shoulder design featured delicate gold beading and embroidery, a sheer base fabric with intricate golden patterns and sequins and a high slit on one side. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025 Then the bead work, all of the little delicate beading and clothing for the dolls, was more than likely made by the (Indigenous) women. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 Standouts included Nia Thomas’ collection which featured paper raffia in a Ferrari red shade and her signature knits with intricate beading and button details throughout. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beading

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beading was in 1799

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“Beading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beading. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

beading

noun
bead·​ing
ˈbēd-iŋ

Medical Definition

beading

noun
bead·​ing ˈbēd-iŋ How to pronounce beading (audio)
: the beadlike nodules occurring in rickets at the junction of the ribs with their cartilages

called also rachitic rosary, rosary

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