1. a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, plastic, or other material with a hole through it, used for making jewelry or decoration
2. a small drop of liquid

1. to form into small drops
2. to decorate with beads

Examples

• She strung colorful beads to make a necklace.
• The rosary had wooden beads separated by small metal links.
• Beads of sweat formed on his forehead during the workout.
• Water beaded on the freshly waxed car.
• The artisan beaded the dress with tiny pearls.
• Morning dew beaded on the spider’s web.
• The craft store sold beads in every color imaginable.