beading

American  

[bee-ding] / ˈbi dɪŋ /

noun

1. material composed of or adorned with beads.

2. narrow, lacelike trimming or edging.

3. narrow openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run.

4. Architecture, Furniture.

   1. a bead molding.

   2. all of the bead moldings in a single design.

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beading British  

/ ˈbiːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for bead

2. Also called: beadwork.  a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation

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Etymology

Origin of beading

First recorded in 1855–60; bead + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That later changed to a pale pink suit with silver beading before a final switch to a dark brown velvet number.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

For the first time Gibson collaborated with other Indigenous artists, who specialized in beading, drum-making and silver engraving.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Cell biologist John Heuser from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis also thinks beading is an artifact of the preparation process.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

An exhibition, “Like a Memory of Night,” showed work by Sika Amakye, a young Ghanaian artist who employs traditional beading traditions passed down matrilineally.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

He fell down at the sudden movement and shuffled backward on his hands and feet, drops of sweat beading on his forehead despite the cool air.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner