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bead

Pronunciation: [bid]

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Learn how to use bead in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crafts”

(noun) a small, usually round object that you can string together to make jewelry or decorations. Beads come in different materials, colors, and sizes, and people use them to create beautiful things.

Example

She made a beautiful necklace out of colorful beads.

Example

He didn't have any beads left to finish his bracelet.

Example

What color beads do you want to use for your bracelet?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a small round part that looks like a bead on something. For instance, you can have beads on the surface of a plant or even in the design of some fabrics.

Example

The plant had tiny beads of water on its leaves in the morning.

Example

There were no beads of water left by the time the sun came out.

Example

Did you notice any beads of dew on the grass?

Context: “crafts”

(verb) to decorate or create something by adding beads to it. Like when you make something special by putting small beads on it for extra beauty.

Example

She decided to bead her dress with sparkling crystals.

Example

He didn’t bead the project because he ran out of materials.

Example

Are you planning to bead your craft project this weekend?

How to pronounce bead

Pronunciation: [bid]

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