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

The fabric in that dress is made of beading and embroidery. —Madison Rexroat, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2023

Qualley’s white Mary Janes featured a minuscule heel and beading on the vamp, which matched the beaded neckline of her first wedding look, a silky halter sheath dress. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023

Celebrities leaned into looks with dazzling sparkle factor, with Go-See styles that were heavy on sequins, beading, and metallics. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2023

One of them featured a hoop adorned with a beading charm, while the other earring dangled. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023

The fabric and intricacy of the cover can play a role in price though — think of beading, material, and size. —Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023

For a pre-wedding reception for Victoria's brother, Prince Carl Philip, Victoria looked glitzy in a dove gray gown with intricate beading. —Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023

Between the loud fabric, the fringe beading, the über-high leg slit, the cape train, and the bracelets ... —Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 15 June 2023

The bridal collection will include an array of shapes and sizes with gowns adorned with custom beading, draping, feathers, and more per WWD. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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