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

Breastfeeding directly after childbirth Dr. Bradley also believed that a parent should put their baby on their breast immediately after delivery to facilitate breastfeeding and bonding. —Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 22 July 2024

Some of the extras in the movie were genuine storm chasers, leading to some real-life bonding. —Thomas Page, CNN, 16 July 2024

Ben might have hoped that a few months in Berlin together would afford them plenty of opportunities for father-daughter bonding, but he soon gets sucked into the kind of professional opportunity that, in his words, only comes around once in a lifetime. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 June 2024

And bonding requirements were watered down to the point that new, stricter rules would only apply to a handful of drillers. —Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 24 June 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