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

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Top 10 Fashion Brands: Jane Fonda Brings the Power — Again Even before Jane Fonda accepted her Lifetime Achievement Awards, social media was set ablaze with the icon’s appearance on the SAG Awards red carpet, wearing a custom Armani coral silk gown fully embellished with sequins and beading. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Your heart rate is up, sweat beading down your temples. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025 The beading in the skirt was inspired by a Māori pui pui skirt to highlight Maia’s heritage. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025 The Office alum wore a deep purple gown with black beading from Giorgio Armani, a black purse, and pointed heels for the event. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beading

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 2 Apr. 2025.

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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