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

Alongside core collections, the store carries one-of-a-kind watches and high jewelry pieces, as well as a limited run of bespoke eveningwear, including corsets, dresses and skirts crafted from silk with hand embroidery and custom beading that are red-carpet-ready. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

It was embroidered with beading and feathers with huge, flowing long sleeves. —Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

Tilly exuded main character energy in a custom black Balmain gown that was emblazoned with her own smirking face, created from intricate beading. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026

Native American collectibles at museum sale The Heritage of the Americas Museum holds an estate sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 featuring Native American collectibles, including stained glass, leatherwork, beading, totem poles, figurines and dream catchers. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 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