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

Mother and daughters all sleep together — Tina’s disappearance is a strong bonding agent for Lenù’s family. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024

This labor-intensive grooming may have essentially become redundant as humans evolved to have increasingly less body hair and exposure to such parasites, yet its role as a bonding mechanism may have remained. —New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024

Some other ideas specific to UW-Madison, including bonding authority Sixteen committee members said UW-Madison should have its own bonding authority, a tool most every other flagship and major research university have at their disposal. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024

Communication and team bonding require thoughtful attention. —Dave Rosen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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