bead

noun
UK /biːd/
US /biːd/

A bead is a small, round thing with a hole in it that you put on a string.

She put a red bead on the string to make a necklace.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small drop of liquid, such as sweat.

Beads of sweat ran down his face.

3. A small raised dot or bump on a surface.

The beads of water on the glass made it hard to see.

4. To form small drops.

Water beaded on the cold window.