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

Tilly exuded main character energy in a custom black Balmain gown that was emblazoned with her own smirking face, created from intricate beading. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026

The event will also include Native American artisan vendors selling things like jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers and food trucks. —Richard Guzman, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026

Last year, the Oscars red carpet was full of romance—lots of delicate beading, rich tones, and silk. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026

The event features displays from the Field Museum of Natural History and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art as well as wire wrapping and beading demonstrations and a live and silent auction. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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