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 abstract style mimicked the intricate floral beading on her double-layer minidress, colored in a periwinkle-lavender hue. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 July 2025 Hendrix, 54, wore a pale pink gown with silver floral beading details, paired with old-Hollywood style pin curls and a bold lip. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 July 2025 Installation is easy, but take your time and make sure to fit the curtain beading for spacing and the magnetic stickers that mark the endpoints for your curtains to be closed. Simon Hill, Wired News, 18 June 2025 This deep connection is reflected in the collection’s blend of traditional craftsmanship such as foliage jacquards, hand beading, and floral appliqués with modern silhouettes. Essence, 13 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 6 Aug. 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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