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

For an experience that’s even more personal, visitors to the exhibition can meet Fletcher on October 5, when the artist will lead an intimate beading workshop. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025

Embellishments The embellishment trend that started during New York Fashion Week continued in the Italian capital with the use of fringe, feathers, sequins and beading techniques. —Alex Badia, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

In Mississippi, the Choctaw Indian Princess is crowned each year at the Choctaw Indian Fair, in which the contestants often make their own garments with elaborate beading and embroidery work. —Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025

Dresses and suits were delicately crafted, featuring hand dyed and hand cut organza appliqué, jet beading and gold accents. —Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025

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