beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk 

1

: ornamental work in beads

2

: joinery beading

Examples of beadwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the back rooms, Rana teaches mathematics for free, alongside women running secret lessons in English and computer skills under cover of sewing and beadwork. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

The Rani drawstring bag captures the house’s savoir-faire with its miniature size, intricate beadwork and 3D floral embroidery by Sirivannavari Atelier and Academy. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Joe’s Sangeet outfit was tailored and hand-stitched by Lotus Bloom, and featured hot pink, black, and white beadwork that echoed the palette on Ramya’s lehenga. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Despite its subdued colorway, the knee-length dress is covered entirely in beadwork. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for beadwork

• artwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework

Kids Definition

beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk 

: ornamental work made of beads