Synonyms for
Bead
Definition
a small, usually round object with a hole through the center, made of glass, wood, or plastic, used for decoration or for stringing together
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Common collocations
- glass bead
- wooden bead
- bead of sweat
- string of beads
- seed bead
- pony bead
- bead curtain
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'bead' most commonly refers to a small, often spherical object, especially one used in jewelry. As a verb, it means to form into beads or to adorn with beads.
Example sentences
- I strung colorful beads together to make a bracelet.
- She added beads to her hair to make it look pretty.
- The necklace was made of shiny red beads.
- They made a bead necklace for their mom's birthday present.
- He lost a bead from his bracelet.
Quotes
When life gives you beads, make jewelry.
Every bead has a story.
The bead that started the necklace is not necessarily the bead that ends it.