beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
1
: ornamental work in beads
2
: joinery beading

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The smoke smell triggers memories of grandmothers, the sound of scraping reminds us of our aunties working together, the beadwork and style of our moccasins represent our nations. Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 When: 6-8pm Saturday Indigenous art market: The Natural History Museum of Utah will feature jewelry, pottery, beadwork and other pieces by some of the region's top Indigenous artists. Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 Wares include traditional beadwork and wooden carvings, as well as high-fashion jackets, jumpsuits, and waistcoats that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 Plains beadwork work side-by-side with Mary Cassatt and Childe Hassam paintings in the American gallery. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beadwork 

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beadwork was in 1751

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“Beadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beadwork. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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beadwork

noun
bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
: ornamental work made of beads

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