beads (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /biːdz/
Definition
Small, typically round pieces of material, often pierced with a hole for threading.
Examples
The child threaded colorful beads onto a string to make a bracelet.
She lost one of the beads from her pearl necklace.
The prayer beads were worn smooth from frequent use.
How to Use beads
- beads of sweat (collocation)
- Small drops of sweat. — "He wiped the beads of sweat from his brow."
- beads of water (collocation)
- Small drops of water. — "Tiny beads of water clung to the leaves after the rain."
- prayer beads (collocation)
- A string of beads used for counting prayers. — "She clutched her prayer beads while meditating."
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