beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk 

1

: ornamental work in beads

2

: joinery beading

Examples of beadwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Falling over the shoulders of Princess Charlene, the neckline was completely embellished with beadwork in the same shade of black for a monochrome finish. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Joe’s Sangeet outfit was tailored and hand-stitched by Lotus Bloom, and featured hot pink, black, and white beadwork that echoed the palette on Ramya’s lehenga. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Despite its subdued colorway, the knee-length dress is covered entirely in beadwork. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Her beadwork – spanning decor, wearable art and vessels – will be on view and for sale at the Wisconsin Humanities event on Aug 20. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for beadwork

• artwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework

Kids Definition

beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk 

: ornamental work made of beads