Bead Definition & Meaning

bead
noun
  1. a small ball with a hole through the middle
  2. a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
  3. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
verb
  1. form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
  2. decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"
  3. string together like beads

"Bead" in song lyrics

See how bead is used in real songs:

  • "Imagine hearing a gun blow, seeing blood all over the bead"
    E.S.G. — Dirty Hustle
  • "See this Spanish fly mami, with a rosary bead"
    U-God — Go Get Pretty Like Me
  • "mothers bead"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with bead

Usage tips for "bead"

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