Collocations for bead - noun Contents 1. small piece of glass, wood, etc. ADJECTIVE … OF BEADS VERB + bead bead + VERB bead + NOUN 2. small drop of liquid PHRASES 1. small piece of glass, wood, etc. ADJECTIVE amber, glass, wooden, etc. prayer, rosary worry Back to top ▲ … OF BEADS strand, string a string of wooden beads Back to top ▲ VERB + bead wear string, thread She threaded the beads carefully. Back to top ▲ bead + VERB hang A strand of coral beads hung around her neck. Back to top ▲ bead + NOUN bracelet, necklace curtain Back to top ▲ 2. small drop of liquid PHRASES a bead of moisture, perspiration, sweat, etc. Back to top ▲