bead

noun
UK: /biːd/
US: /biːd/

  1. A small, usually round object with a hole through it, often used on a string with other similar objects.

    1. She wears a necklace with colorful bead. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artisans carefully thread each bead onto the intricate bracelet design. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drop of liquid, such as water or sweat.

    1. There was a bead of water on his forehead. [ ] [ ]
    2. Beads of condensation formed on the outside of the cold glass. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pellet drop globule
bead verb

  1. To decorate with beads.

    1. She will bead the dress for the dance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crafter carefully bead the edges of the bag with tiny glass pieces. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form or gather into beads.

    1. The water tends to bead on the car's surface. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the rain, water will bead on the freshly waxed surface of the table. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bead" in English means: A small, usually round object with a hole through it, often used on a string with other similar objects., A drop of liquid, such as water or sweat..

The phonetic transcription of "bead" is /biːd/ in British English and /biːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bead": pellet, drop, globule.

Example usage of "bead": "She wears a necklace with colorful bead.". More examples on the page.