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

Whether looking for florals, lace, beading, or ruffles, there are lots of stunning plus-size dresses for spring weddings. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Making an appearance at Vivienne Westwood's show on March 7, the singer opted for a Victorian-esque gray corset dress, with a ruched plunging neckline, structured shoulders, and black beading details on the bodice. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026

Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered incredible novelty Baguettes at Fendi — from patchwork shearling to technicolor beading. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Those who purchased the totes last year have also had tons of fun customizing them with matching pastel embroidery, beading, and patches. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 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