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

Look out for crystals, beading, and embroidery arranged with enough precision to feel considered rather than excessive. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

By the doorway to the catwalk two people sat toiling at desks, one hand-beading a piece of cloth and the other machine sewing a denim garment. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

The outfit features a top and skirt with ornate beading, sequins, and embroidery. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Antonoff's playful prints and Alexandra's signature beading were on full display as the model walked out with dogs in their arms or on leashes. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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