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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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Velvet-coated sculptures of cactuses and otherworldly beaded plants provide some of the much needed levity that the show so hopes to achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The doorbell went again and a walking sculpture dressed in an Anne Boleyn-style quilted dress with beaded face mask appeared.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

"That bag! That bag!" one shopper shouts while racing through the warehouse, filled with everything from colourful toys -- including popular Gundam action figures -- to ceramic bowls, beaded necklaces and even used umbrellas.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

“Our friend Hannah right here is selling these beautiful beaded key chains to raise money for Elders back on our rez.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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