bonding

noun

bond·​ing ˈbän-diŋ 

1

: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association

2

: the attaching of a material (such as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes

Synonyms

• adherence
• adhesion
• cling

Examples of bonding in a Sentence

He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding.

this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics

Recent Examples on the Web

During this bonding, there's a montage of the two playing chess, à la Taylor-Joy's Netflix hit series The Queen's Gambit. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Attachment: The bonding stage During romantic love, several chemicals are at play, primarily oxytocin and vasopressin. —Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Her level of presence and bonding will be up to her. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025

The program has also fostered stronger parent-child interactions, attachment, and bonding. —Simon Perry, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bonding

• ponding
• absconding
• desponding
• responding
• antibonding
• corresponding

Medical Definition

bonding

noun

bond·​ing

1

: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association see male bonding

2

: a dental technique in which a material and especially plastic or porcelain is attached to a tooth surface to correct minor defects (as chipped or discolored teeth) especially for cosmetic purposes