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beaded

American  
[bee-did] / ˈbi dɪd /

adjective

  1. ornamented with or largely composed of beads.

    a beaded handbag.


Other Word Forms

  • unbeaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of beaded

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

Example Sentences

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After the show, we grabbed a few minutes with the 71-year-old rock star, who wore a beaded vest and tight silver-and-black trousers and sipped from a red plastic cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

She brings over a beaded, floral skirt she got as a teenager from Mexico in the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

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

Popular styles include corseted bodices, high slits, feathered trains, detachable capes and beaded sleeves.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

The sommelier brought the beer, tall, beaded on the outside of the steins, and cold.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway