beading

noun

bead·​ing ˈbē-diŋ How to pronounce beading (audio)
1
: a beaded molding
2
: material or a part or a piece consisting of a bead
3
: an openwork trimming
4

Examples of beading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sticking with Dior Haute Couture, Theron wore a sheer black racerback gown from the Spring Summer 2024 collection with floral embroidery and crystal beading, embellished with black silk tulle. 07 of 07 Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong'o turned to her own Oscars history for her 2024 Academy Awards gown. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 For the model, GP employs traditional grain settling on the dial, bezel, case, and bracelet, a process that involves carving the rose gold to form four grains of metal around each diamond using various-sized stones to create a sublime beading effect. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 At saturation, some diapers began losing their integrity and released crystals or gel beading in our lab test, but this diaper stayed fully intact, even with almost a cup of liquid in it. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 Many of the looks in the collection are almost couture-esque, incorporating feathers (something new for the brand) as well as new techniques of beading and corsetry and crystals in the evening wear. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024 Measuring roughly nine feet by 10 feet, the quilt was assembled during beading circles held at numerous nonprofits, camps, coffee shops, churches and meeting rooms throughout the Kansas City metro. Bob Martin, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 The dress featured a plunging neckline, with intricate beading detail. Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023 The Oppenheimer actress arrived in a silver Del Core dress featuring a sculpted sheer bodice with delicate beading, reminiscent of water droplets. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Denim was the underlying theme here (used in suits, vests and Daisy Duke shorts) and so was the horseshoe print synonymous with the True Religion brand. HIGHLIGHT: The bright fuchsia colored bikini with fringe beading and ruffle detail was our favorite. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beading was in 1799

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“Beading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beading. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

beading

noun
bead·​ing
ˈbēd-iŋ

Medical Definition

beading

noun
bead·​ing ˈbēd-iŋ How to pronounce beading (audio)
: the beadlike nodules occurring in rickets at the junction of the ribs with their cartilages

called also rachitic rosary, rosary

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