1. small round objects with holes through them, used for making jewelry or decoration
2. small drops of liquid that form on a surface

1. to form into small drops

Examples

• She strung colorful beads to make a necklace.
• The rosary had wooden beads on a silver chain.
• Beads of sweat formed on his forehead during the race.
• Water beads on the freshly waxed car.
• The craft store sells glass beads in many sizes.
• Beads of dew covered the morning grass.
• She counted prayer beads during meditation.