beads
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbidz// UK //bˈiːdz// beads
n. small pieces of glass, wood, or plastic with a hole through the middle. You can put them on a string to make jewelry like necklaces.
n. small, typically spherical objects pierced for threading on a string or wire. Often used for decorative purposes, jewelry making, or as part of a counting device.
She wears a necklace made of blue glass beads.
The children spent the afternoon threading colorful plastic beads onto strings to make bracelets for their parents.
The traditional garment was intricately decorated with thousands of tiny seed beads, creating a shimmering pattern that caught the light with every movement of the wearer.
Usage
Usually used in the plural form when referring to jewelry or decorative materials.