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

These long-gauntlet leather mitts showcase artist Fay Ann SoldierWolf’s geometric beadwork over premium suede, then line it all with cozy insulation and a waterproof membrane for storm days. —Joe Jackson, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025

Here, the sequins from the vintage Fendi and the beadwork of the Dries scarf add just the right amount of celebratory touch! —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

The actress attended the screening at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square in Look 42 from Erdem’s spring 2026 collection, a strapless silhouette built on layered embroidery and structured beadwork. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025

With nearly 60,000 followers, the Navajo artist has built an audience that tunes in not for viral dances or lip-syncs, but to learn the intricate craft of beadwork. —Joshua Alston, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025

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