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

Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Moreover, if the item in question has embellishments or beading, finding someone qualified to properly repair the item can be difficult or time-consuming. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

So, with an existing cohort of fans, a recent expansion, and a community-hub-cum-beading-studio in DUMBO, what does success look like for the future? — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Learn about beading, applique, bagmaking, motion quilting, silk painting and more. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 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