beading

1 of 2

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

beading

2 of 2

present participle of bead entry 2

Examples of beading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For families Even without a kids club, this resort makes every effort to genuinely embrace children during their stay, including with beading sessions as well as cookie decorating and pizza making. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Look out for crystals, beading, and embroidery arranged with enough precision to feel considered rather than excessive. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

By the doorway to the catwalk two people sat toiling at desks, one hand-beading a piece of cloth and the other machine sewing a denim garment. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

The outfit features a top and skirt with ornate beading, sequins, and embroidery. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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