beading

noun

bead·​ing ˈbē-diŋ 

1

: a beaded molding

2

: material or a part or a piece consisting of a bead

3

: an openwork trimming

4

: beadwork

Examples of beading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lead actress nominees Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Rose Byrne delivered plenty of razzle-dazzle in gowns that featured showstopping details like intricate beading, shiny silks, and dark florals. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026

Last year, the Oscars red carpet was full of romance—lots of delicate beading, rich tones, and silk. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026

The event features displays from the Field Museum of Natural History and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art as well as wire wrapping and beading demonstrations and a live and silent auction. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

Whether looking for florals, lace, beading, or ruffles, there are lots of stunning plus-size dresses for spring weddings. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for beading

• bleeding
• breeding
• ceding
• feeding
• heeding
• kneading
• leading
• needing
• pleading
• reding
• seeding
• speeding

Kids Definition

beading

noun

bead·​ing

ˈbēd-iŋ

: beadwork

Medical Definition

beading

noun

bead·​ing ˈbēd-iŋ 

: the beadlike nodules occurring in rickets at the junction of the ribs with their cartilages

called also rachitic rosary, rosary