bead

[biːd]

bead Definition

  • 1a small, usually round object of glass, wood, stone, or the like with a hole through it, often strung with others of its kind in necklaces, bracelets, etc.
  • 2a small, often round object of plastic, wood, or similar material with a hole through it, used for decoration or for holding things together
  • 3a drop of liquid that forms or hangs from something

Using bead: Examples

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

  • Example

    She wore a necklace of red beads.

  • Example

    The curtains were held together with a string of wooden beads.

  • Example

    A bead of sweat formed on his forehead.

  • Example

    The raindrops beaded on the surface of the car.

bead Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bead

  • to aim a gun or other weapon at someone or something

    Example

    He drew a bead on the target and fired.

  • count one's beads

    to say one's prayers with the aid of a rosary or string of beads

    Example

    She sat in the chapel, counting her beads.

  • a small, colorful bead given to a child with a serious illness for each medical procedure or treatment they undergo

    Example

    The hospital gave her a bead of courage for every chemotherapy session she completed.

Origins of bead

from Old English 'gebed' meaning 'prayer'

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Summary: bead in Brief

A 'bead' [biːd] is a small, often round object with a hole through it, made of materials such as glass, wood, or plastic, and used for decoration or for holding things together. It can also refer to a drop of liquid that forms or hangs from something. Examples include 'She wore a necklace of red beads' and 'A bead of sweat formed on his forehead.' Phrases include 'draw a bead on,' meaning to aim a weapon, and 'count one's beads,' meaning to say one's prayers.