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beaded

American  
[bee-did] / ˈbi dɪd /

adjective

  1. ornamented with or largely composed of beads.

    a beaded handbag.


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Origin of beaded

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

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It’s multicolored and features an eye motif and beaded tassels hanging down toward the clavicle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

Kelce had also talked about making her a beaded friendship bracelet, which were popular during the Eras Tour, and said he wanted to give her his phone number.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

He talked about making her a beaded friendship bracelet, which were popular during the Eras Tour, and said he wanted to give her his phone number.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Sweat beaded across his forehead, and he cleared his throat a few times.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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