Meaning & use

beads

noun·Everyday

Small, decorative pieces of material, usually with a hole through the center, strung together to form jewelry or decoration.

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She strung colorful glass beads together to make a bracelet for her sister.

Sweat beads formed on his forehead after the long run in the heat.

A note on using this word

"Beeds" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is "beads," with the vowels "ea" rather than "ee."

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