binding

1 of 2

noun

bind·​ing ˈbīn-diŋ 

1

: the action of one that binds

2

: a material or device used to bind: such as

a

: the cover and materials that hold a book together

b

: a narrow fabric used to finish raw edges

c

: a device that holds a boot firmly to a ski or snowboard

binding

2 of 2

adjective

1

: that binds

2

: imposing an obligation

bindingly

ˈbīn-diŋ-lē 

adverb

bindingness noun

Examples of binding in a Sentence

Noun

a carpet edged with canvas binding

The bindings have started to come loose.

Adjective

The contract is legally binding.

The parties agreed to settle the dispute through binding arbitration.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

See how the Union Atlas shakes out compared to the other best bindings of the year. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

The elder Freeman pressed his hands onto the safety net, and the younger did the same, and the binding between them made the moment no less tangible. —Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024

Adjective

As a binding legal document, an IEP’s contents must be agreed upon and signed by everyone who has a hand in crafting it. —Steven Aquino, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

First, Wheels Up has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire the fleet of 17 Embraer Phenom 300 and 300E light jets from GrandView Aviation for $105 million. —Doug Gollan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing binding

• adhesive binding
• binding energy
• binding site
• perfect binding
• spiral binding

Kids Definition

binding

noun

bind·​ing

ˈbīn-diŋ

1

: the cover and fastenings of a book

2

: a narrow strip of fabric used along the edge of an article of clothing

Legal Definition

binding

adjective

1

: imposing a legal obligation

the agreement is binding on the parties

2

: requiring submission to a specified authority

the suppression order was binding on the Department of Transportation

—National Law Journal