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 gown featured a strapless sweetheart neckline, intricate beading and short train. Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 June 2025 The sheer formula has a mattifying and pore-blurring effect, whereas other sunscreens can sometimes clog my pores and prevent sweat from beading. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 The entire dress was heavily embellished with beading. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Obadiah explains that Shanga teaches employees different skills—like glass blowing, painting and beading. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 June 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 20 Jul. 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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