beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
1
: ornamental work in beads
2
: joinery beading

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The collection showcases the ice age (with a cast of a mammoth tusk) and Potawatomi history, featuring intricate Native American beadwork. Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 Afterward, Masai villagers sold handmade beadwork, textiles, and wood-carvings. Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 The group will hold its first fundraising gala Dec. 6 with a familiar theme: beadwork. Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025 Her playful collection features swimsuits adorned with shells, beads, and crystal charms, which takes inspiration from Mantegazza’s love of music festivals and pays homage to the traditional beadwork practices of her Shoshone tribe. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for beadwork

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beadwork was in 1751

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“Beadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beadwork. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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beadwork

noun
bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
: ornamental work made of beads

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