beadwork

noun

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

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Her dress featured a strappy, high boatneck that bared her toned arms, while the intricate beadwork pattern added a flirty element to the form-fitting, sheer upper portion. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The competition was held across categories such as beadwork and quillwork, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, textiles, and more. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025 Admission is free, and the museum has a variety of rotating exhibits showcasing ceramics, textiles, beadwork, and paintings, among other mediums. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 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 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 10 Sep. 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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