beading

1 of 2

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

beading

2 of 2

present participle of bead entry 2

Examples of beading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Among the most striking pieces was a lilac silk-faille corset embellished with black lace and jet beading, drawing directly on the colors and materials of Victorian mourning dress. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

The strapless statement dress featured a body-skimming design from the bust through the hips before falling into a long, floor-skimming skirt, with the entire silhouette covered in rows of intricate silver beading. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026

For families Even without a kids club, this resort makes every effort to genuinely embrace children during their stay, including with beading sessions as well as cookie decorating and pizza making. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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