beads

[biːdz]

beads Definition

a small, often round object, usually made of glass, wood, stone, or plastic, that is pierced for stringing or threading.

Using beads: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beads" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She strung the beads together to make a necklace.

  • Example

    The bracelet was adorned with colorful beads.

  • Example

    He counted the beads on the abacus.

beads Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beads

Phrases with beads

  • a curtain made of strings of beads

    Example

    The doorway was covered by a bead curtain.

  • the art or craft of making decorative designs with beads

    Example

    She learned beadwork from her grandmother.

  • bead and quirk

    an architectural ornament consisting of a beadlike molding intersecting at right angles with another molding

    Example

    The cornice was decorated with a bead and quirk pattern.

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Summary: beads in Brief

Beads [biːdz] are small, often round objects made of various materials, such as glass, wood, stone, or plastic, that are pierced for stringing or threading. They are used in various forms of jewelry and decoration, such as necklaces, bracelets, and curtains. 'Beads' can also refer to the art or craft of making decorative designs with beads.