beading

[ bee-ding ]

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.

beading

/ ˈbiːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for bead
2. Also calledbeadworkˈbiːdˌwɜːk a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation

Word History and Origins

Origin of beading¹

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

Example Sentences

So it was only a matter of time before she started beading herself.

From New York Times

Entering the pavilion, the beaded bodices of sculptures in human form are emblazoned with dates of U.S. legislation that promised equity, the beading cascading into colorful fringe.

From Seattle Times

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

The collection closed with formalwear with clusters of beading, as if barnacles, and coral-inspired embroidery gave a naturalistic touch.

From Seattle Times

She offers to “pick off the beading” that spells “Kelly” on one item and to use a marker to alter the lettering on another.

From Los Angeles Times