bead

//biːd//

Nouns
B1

Translation

bead

Definition

A bead is a small, often round object made of glass, plastic, wood, or metal, with a hole through the center so it can be threaded onto a string or wire. Beads are commonly used in jewelry making, such as necklaces and bracelets, as well as in decorative crafts and embroidery. They come in various colors, sizes, and shapes, and can be plain or intricately designed. This term typically refers to the decorative or functional item, not to other meanings like a drop of liquid.

Example

  • She strung colorful beads onto a thin wire to make a bracelet.

  • The artisan carefully selected each bead for the necklace.

  • A single glass bead fell from the broken necklace and rolled under the table.

  • Children enjoy threading beads onto strings to create simple patterns.

  • The embroidery on her dress was decorated with tiny silver beads.

  • He used wooden beads to make a natural-looking curtain.

  • The bead in her hair caught the light and sparkled.

  • I need to buy more beads to finish this craft project.

  • The bracelet broke, and beads scattered all over the floor.

  • She sorted the beads by color before starting the necklace.

Synonyms

drop
pellet
globule
jewel
ornament

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