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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A little black dress is always stylish; give it some flair with the slightest bit of beading and cutouts that show off skin without being too revealing. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 Delicate Embellishments Those beautifully delicate items covered in sequins, beading, or fragile embroidery can be destroyed in the washing machine, especially if they are glued on instead of sewn. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 There are zero signs of sweat beading anywhere on his body. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 The gown beading had to be exquisite and authentic. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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