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

Examples of beading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The garments are often structurally intricate, heavy with layers of expensive beading, tulle and lace, and, of course, weighed down by unmeasurable heaps of emotion and societal expectations. Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024 The very long bell bottoms were exaggerated, and there was some embellishment with the beading. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024 Garments with Embellishments From delicate beading or sequined details to hand stitching, anything with these embellishments is better off hung to dry. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2024 The Tokyo James collection was filled with beading — beads covered dresses and trousers and came as patchwork on shorts, and their gentle tinkling could be heard throughout the runway show. WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beading 

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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 5 Nov. 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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