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  • past tense form of bead.
  • past participle of bead.

beaded

American  
[bee-did] / ˈbi dɪd /

adjective

  1. ornamented with or largely composed of beads.

    a beaded handbag.


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Etymology

Origin of beaded

First recorded in 1570–80; bead + -ed 3

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The gift shop overflowed with people buying beaded bracelets and amulets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Partygoers seemed more enthused about the vendor selling beaded plushie necklaces than about heading to the dance floor.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

This time around, she arrived in a sculptural silver gown from Maison Margiela with an intricately beaded bodice and an Art Deco-style headpiece.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Actress and event co-chair Nicole Kidman donned a red, long-sleeved beaded column gown by Chanel.

From BBC May 4, 2026

General was a pleasant looking man who wore his grey hair at shoulder length and had a neck hung with beaded ropes.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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