Meaning of the word bead in English

What does bead mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bead

US /biːd/

UK /biːd/

a small, often round piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading

Example:

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She wore a necklace made of colorful beads.

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The dress was intricately embroidered with tiny glass beads.

Synonym:

pearl drop globule pellet dot

a drop of a liquid on a surface

Example:

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Sweat beads formed on his forehead.

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Rain beads clung to the windowpane.

Synonym:

drop droplet globule pearl

to form into small drops on a surface

Example:

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Water beaded on the freshly waxed car.

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Sweat beaded on his brow as he worked.

Synonym:

drip form drops glisten glisten with sweat

Related Word:

beading