beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
1
: ornamental work in beads
2
: joinery beading

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These festivities become a canvas for the show's most spectacular fashion moments, with characters wearing explosions of color, intricate beadwork, and rich textiles that capture the spirit of South Asian wedding traditions. Pooja Shah, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The class schedule focuses on birds March 8, insects and spiders on March 15, Native American beadwork on March 22 and the spring thaw on March 29. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 Most still juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities while spending countless late nights hunched over beadwork. Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 The new launch will be signature to the DNA of Hayley Paige — splashes of color, textural juxtapositions, novelty beadwork, and thoughtful detail in the embroidery. Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beadwork

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First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beadwork was in 1751

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“Beadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beadwork. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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beadwork

noun
bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
: ornamental work made of beads

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